Another Bridgestone BT023GT tire issue

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mlheck

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The Keel Brothers said that they forwarded my message to Bridgestone, but I have heard nothing from them. Guess I will need to contact them myself.

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Myself, I like the 023GT's! I just changed my front out and had 12,000 miles on it! Great performing tire I think. I am also running Dyna Beads in my tires as well. Great product also. Gotta check air pressures regularly and I run 42psi in my tires.
 
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Anyone know if there would be a problem running 180/55 ZR-17 on the rear of the ST1300? My tire guy told me there is a two week back order on the BT023GT in the 170/60 ZR-17 size. I know it is wider with less sidewall, but is that a problem?
 
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I kept the old BT023GT that I took off of the front. It has 9500 miles on it and doesn't look near as bad as this tire. Both tires had the same pressure and preload settings.
Have you considered putting the old BT023GT back on the bike, since it isn't worn as much as the newer one (or have I misinterpreted what you're saying)? That isn't an answer to your problem, but at least will delay the purchase of a replacement.
 
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I have a BTO23GT front that is starting to look the same...I run 42psi and check it before each ride and every gas stop! Let me know what BStone has to say......I purchased 4 rears and two fronts. Still have 1 front and two rears on the wall. If you share contact info I will back up your findings.
 
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That looks just like the one I took off last month. I noticed it starting to cup earlier, but continued to use it until the loud howling on cornering got on my nerves. It was just shy of 7k miles of my use.
 
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