September 22nd, 2012, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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Bridgestone Battlax Tire Question
I need new tires to pass inspection and want to get the Bridgestone Battlax BT-45's
100/90-16 - Front 130/90-16 - Rear The rear tire is available as the BT-45 Sport Touring and BT-45V in the size I need. The front tire is available as the BT-45 Sport Touring only (in the size I need) As far as I can tell the front tire is only available as an H rated tire (130 MPH) and the rear tire V rating is (149 MPH) Is the speed rating the only difference between these two tires, and as the Ninja 250 is not capable of 130 MPH, is there any advantage? There is a price difference. BT-45 Rear Tire BT-45V Rear Tire BT-45 Front Tire Any insight, clarifications, or advice is greatly appreciated. I tried searching for a similar thread but had no luck. Thank You NEVERMIND.... I just answered my own question. The rear tire is only available in the size I need as a V rated tire. Last futzed with by conrya5; September 22nd, 2012 at 01:55 PM. Reason: I'm dumb |
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September 22nd, 2012, 02:00 PM | #2 |
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H rated is perfect. V rated will work, but it costs extra for zero additional capability on this bike. The H rated may also be somewhat more compliant/better ride; as the higher the speed rating the stiffer the construction needs to be to prevent the tire from growing as much at high speeds.
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September 22nd, 2012, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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I just ran into that same thing. nowhere I found has the H rated rear, so i had to get the V rated one at the premium cost. And of course i got them the day before the tire sale at motorcycle superstore started
I'm loving the tires though, had them fresh for my track day and they were a bit "squishy" under hard braking the first two laps but were broken in before I was and were flawless after that. Oh, and ditto to what alex said. |
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September 22nd, 2012, 03:50 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the info guys. Yeah I didn't realize that the rear was only available as V rated.
The battlax seems like a nice all around tire. I can't wait to get some new rubber on my bike!! |
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September 22nd, 2012, 03:50 PM | #5 |
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For whatever reason you can't get the 130/90-16 rear tire with the H rating. I'm currently running BT-45's and have been really happy with them. Great grip in all conditions cold, hot, dry, wet.
The rear is about to need replaced after 10k miles. The front is still lookin' good. I've had none of the problems that some people have had with them.
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September 22nd, 2012, 04:02 PM | #6 |
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wow that's a lot of miles for a set of tires!
motorcycle superstore has the Bridgestone's on-sale and I can get the set for $190 shipped.. cannot beat that |
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September 22nd, 2012, 04:38 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, maybe I've been lucky. I'm gonna replace the rear with an Avon just to change it up. The price has went up since I got my set. I paid $170 for mine.
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September 22nd, 2012, 04:52 PM | #8 |
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I heard that you have to modify your front fender to switch to a taller(100/90-16)then the stock at 100/80-16---help me if im wrong
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September 22nd, 2012, 05:17 PM | #9 |
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No need to modify the front fender. That's only for a 110/90-16 tire, such as the Dunlop GT-501.
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September 22nd, 2012, 05:21 PM | #10 |
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September 22nd, 2012, 05:25 PM | #11 |
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Yes, they should fit with no modification. This will also make your speedo more accurate, since the taller tire travels farther for each revolution.
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September 22nd, 2012, 06:02 PM | #12 |
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Sounds great because i think its time to replace my tires anyway--thanks for correcting me
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