Hi, I have a 2003 ST1300 that is currently fitted with Bridgestone BT020 tyres front and rear. The front was installed less than 300 miles ago by the previous owner but the rear is half worn.
Before long, I will be leaving for a trip down through France, spending time in the Alps then down into Italy before heading home to the UK.
I know that my rear BT0202R tyre will not last this distance so I am planning to replace it before I leave but will not be changing the front as it is new.
I have checked a good Tyre supplier and can see that the BT020R is no longer listed on their site but the BT021R is listed as well as the BT023 although I am leaning towards the 021 as it is substantially cheaper than the 023 and apparently is still far superior to the 020 in all respects.
Will this tyre be suitable for use with my existing Front BT020R and eventually I will move away from the 020's altogether. Ideally, has anyone had any experience of mixing the 020 on the front with a 021 or 023 on the rear?
Many thanks. Darryl
Before long, I will be leaving for a trip down through France, spending time in the Alps then down into Italy before heading home to the UK.
I know that my rear BT0202R tyre will not last this distance so I am planning to replace it before I leave but will not be changing the front as it is new.
I have checked a good Tyre supplier and can see that the BT020R is no longer listed on their site but the BT021R is listed as well as the BT023 although I am leaning towards the 021 as it is substantially cheaper than the 023 and apparently is still far superior to the 020 in all respects.
Will this tyre be suitable for use with my existing Front BT020R and eventually I will move away from the 020's altogether. Ideally, has anyone had any experience of mixing the 020 on the front with a 021 or 023 on the rear?
Many thanks. Darryl
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