It's nearly time for new tyres. Does anyone have any experience - performance and mileage for Bridgestone Battlex BT 023's?
In Australia, just don't expect some of the higher mileages that seem to be more common in the US. I don't expect any more than 10,000kms out of a set of tyres on the ST11, and this includes Avons, Z6s, Roadsmarts (mostly solo, normal riding). Pilot road 2s may be better mileage wise but I have not tried them myself. Ozstoc forum is the place in Australia to find out what people are getting, as there seems to be a lot of ST13s many in Queensland.
Checking with Bridgestone in the UK the BT 023 Tyres have not been certificated for use on the ST1300 as far as I know.
Yes, horrilbe. Only 2600 miles on front tire and it is worn completely. Rear tire is a little better but I need to replace them. My local car tire resource guy who rides a Concours says the ST is too heavy for the 023. He suggested Metzlers or Michelins.
Are you sure you are talking about the Bt023 or the BT021 - The BT021's fronts will wear out quick often before the rears in my experience - My experience with the BT023 fronts has been good so far I have 3K on them and the front looks brand new - rear showing very minimal wear - that is on mt St1100.
I also agree with George - i have been seeing this ad for Bridgestone featuring the ST1300 - seems pointed directly at heavier bikes - may also be capatilizing on the Avon problems.
Yes, horrilbe. Only 2600 miles on front tire and it is worn completely. Rear tire is a little better but I need to replace them. My local car tire resource guy who rides a Concours says the ST is too heavy for the 023. He suggested Metzlers or Michelins.
Well I've just stocked up on 023's for my 1100. Not really a lot of other tyres to choose from for the 11. I'm sure they'll be fine.