Battlax BT45 tires being discontinued?
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I use a rear BT45 on the front of my ST11. I checked my sources and the best I found was Dennis Kirk at $76 for a 110/80-18, which is the same price it's been there for a few years? Have you seen it cheaper?
I just glanced around and it seems about the same price as I paid a few months ago.
Wouold be nice to be able to stash a stoc away.
Wouold be nice to be able to stash a stoc away.
I was looking at the BT45 rear tire and it seems a bit light in the load range. The BT45 front has a load range of 520
Model:BATTLAX BT-45Tire Width:110Aspect Ratio:80Rim Size:18Position:REARLoad Rating:53 (max 454 Lbs.)Speed Rating:H (max 130 mph)
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Another reason maybe to cease the mourning for the BT-45 and move on to the BT-46. It is rated (rear) at 520 lbs., which is the same rating as the OEM fitment.
Rear Tire Specifications
| Brand: | Bridgestone |
|---|---|
| Part #: | 546210 |
| Mfg #: | 11643 |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Bias / radial | Bias |
| Speed rating | H(130 mph) |
| Load rating | 58(520 lbs) |
| Ply rating | - |
| Tube / tubeless | - |
| Rim size | 18 in. |
| Tire size | 110/80-18 |
| Front / rear | Rear |
| Part #: | 546210 |
| Mfg #: | 11643 |
| Tire classification | Touring |
The load and speed ratings are used together... that's 520 lbs on just the that tire at a constant 130mph. Unlikely any of us will reach either of those milestones independently, much less concurrently.
And, I'm not planning to move to the BT46 until that BT45 is no longer available... the 46 is currently 2X the price of the 45. Pretty certain it's not going to get 2X the mileage. At $75 for 25k miles and good handling, I'm quite happy with the 45.
To note: the rear 110/80-18 BT45 is a 58H, which is 520 lbs, not 454 lbs. Although, I don't think 70 lbs makes a difference in this case.
And, I'm not planning to move to the BT46 until that BT45 is no longer available... the 46 is currently 2X the price of the 45. Pretty certain it's not going to get 2X the mileage. At $75 for 25k miles and good handling, I'm quite happy with the 45.
To note: the rear 110/80-18 BT45 is a 58H, which is 520 lbs, not 454 lbs. Although, I don't think 70 lbs makes a difference in this case.
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As the thread stated in the beginning:
Meaning this rear tire is on our front rim. Weight capacity is well within capable range.
That's one helluva wheelie!