Re: [ST] Tire question

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mitchell Miglis wrote:

> 1) I read the BT57 is no longer manufactured and has been replaced by the
> BT010. True?


True.

> Should I go with the 010 on the rear? (There is also a BT 020
> with more emphasis on the "touring" aspect--any feedback on it? I wouldn't
> mind the added
> mileage if handing not too compromised).


You could probably get away with either tire (010 or 020) on the rear, 
while retaining the OEM BT57 on the front. Handling might not be exactly 
what Bridgestone intended, but I doubt it'll be far off. It's somewhat 
common for folks to run a softer compound tire on the front (say an 010) 
to provide good feedback, and a slightly harder compound on the rear 
(say an 020) to provide better mileage.

However, if you're interested in trying other brands of tires in the 
near future, I'd go for an 010 at the rear, which will probably wear out 
at about the same time as your BT57 front. (You don't want to mix and 
match brands!)


> 2) When it's time to replace both front and rear tires together, what is the
> consensus? Stay with Battlax or perhaps Avons or Dunlap.


Some folks stay with the Bridgestones, but many (including myself) seem 
to prefer other brands. I really like the Michelin Pilot Sports, but 
you'll find many who sing the virtues of Dunlop D207s, Pirelli Dragon 
GTSes, and Avon Azzaro IIs. (Is anyone running Metzlers?) I think that 
all these tires are probably great tires, and you just need to 
experiment to find one whose performance and wear characteristics meet 
your personal preferences.
- -- 
Blake "Dawgbert" Sobiloff
Burlingame, CA  USA


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