Bridgestone BT46 comparo for your front darkside

[jodog]

Here is a shot of Bridgestone BT46s in 130/70 and 120/80 sizes. The BT45 in 130/70 was a perfect fit but the BT46 proves to be wider. Some riders report these fit without rub issues while others have problems. I have seen some mounted that had trouble getting a credit card between the tire and fender. The 120/80s are the way to go I think. These are rear tires for the front and you can decide if you want to mount them backward or not.

And the 130/80 is for sale! Cheap! Pick up in Minnesota.

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[970mike]

Huge difference, the old 130/70/18 tires were not that wide.

 

[Obo]

 

[Sadlsor]

I bought mine last year, Bridgestone Battlax BT46 Rear Tire (120/80-18) and had no width issues; sufficient clearance.
The taller spec necessitated I remove the front fender to reinstall the front wheel, but once it was all put back together, I checked to make sure that there is no rubbing anywhere, except where the tire is on the ground.
I think that's what we call the "contact patch", or something similar.
2008 ST1300.

 

[jodog]

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Well, I'm not worried about throwing off the speedometer with a front tire. But I am happy to hear that my tire is wearing out 13 less revs per mile. Come to think of it, I can't recall the last time I saw my speedometer. Phone is mounted right in front of it.

 

[jodog]

Huge difference, the old 130/70/18 tires were not that wide.

Yeah, I've been told that extra inch can make a real difference.

 

[DannoXYZ]

Here is a shot of Bridgestone BT46s in 130/70 and 120/80 sizes. The BT45 in 130/70 was a perfect fit but the BT46 proves to be wider. Some riders report these fit without rub issues while others have problems. I have seen some mounted that had trouble getting a credit card between the tire and fender. The 120/80s are the way to go I think. These are rear tires for the front and you can decide if you want to mount them backward or not.

And the 130/80 is for sale! Cheap! Pick up in Minnesota.

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Wow, that’s closer to 140 width