Best commuting tire

nestlesnipes · February 14th, 2014, 09:04 PM

Hey guys i know this gets asked a lot but I haven't been able to get a solid answer. I just started riding and got this 2010 ninja 250r, it has the stock tires but they have to be replaced. What is the best commuting tire I can get for it. I've heard a lot of good things about the bridgestone BT45 but most of the review I read say they only last around 5k miles. Im looking for something that will grip well in rain and twisties but will last more than 10k miles. Any suggestions?

tfkrocks · February 14th, 2014, 11:56 PM

I'm at around 9k miles on my BT-45s. granted the front started cupping and the rear is rather squared off from too many highway miles, but they still have a ways to go until the wear bars. How long tires last also depends on riding style.

ez12a · February 15th, 2014, 09:28 AM

I got 2 new IRCs...cheap, and seem to work well but I wouldnt know any better since this is my first bike. The two bike shops close by seem to carry them on hand so they're easy to find. The other brands recommended require ordering.

For solely commuting? I think they work perfectly fine. I've already put 200+ miles on them.

Whiskey · February 15th, 2014, 09:33 AM

I've a set of BT45s at 12,000 miles so far, there's still a couple of mm thread left, they're still grippy in the wet and they've not had an easy 12,000 miles either.

Sirref · February 15th, 2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ez12a

I got 2 new IRCs...cheap, and seem to work well but I wouldnt know any better since this is my first bike. The two bike shops close by seem to carry them on hand so they're easy to find. The other brands recommended require ordering.

For solely commuting? I think they work perfectly fine. I've already put 200+ miles on them.

I'd say commuting is mostly what they're good for, I've pushed them confidently but better tires give better feedback.

Bridgestone BT-45s seem to be the best commuting tire that you can still have reasonable fun on at the moment. The new michelin radials may a really good choice though since they're the best tires you can get for wet riding.

Christofini · February 16th, 2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nestlesnipes

Hey guys i know this gets asked a lot but I haven't been able to get a solid answer. I just started riding and got this 2010 ninja 250r, it has the stock tires but they have to be replaced. What is the best commuting tire I can get for it. I've heard a lot of good things about the bridgestone BT45 but most of the review I read say they only last around 5k miles. Im looking for something that will grip well in rain and twisties but will last more than 10k miles. Any suggestions?

I've also got a pair of BT-45s. Just hit 21,000km on them and still going strong. The rear is squared off but the front still looks new. We don't get rain here often, but even in a downpour I've been able to ride at 80% without slippage. As always, avoid road markings!

I do 40km highway and 11km twisties to work every day, so I'd say these are perfect if you're looking for a great commuter tire but also want a bit of fun.

RBN · February 16th, 2014, 05:48 AM

+1 for BT45's, dunno about commuting as such but I run'em on everything I own and I really like them.

broilmebk · February 17th, 2014, 11:09 AM

Another one for BT45. I got about 11k miles on my last rear. Mostly highway miles, so it was squared off considerably.

February 14th, 2014, 09:04 PM	#1
nestlesnipes ninjette.org newbie Name: Nestor Location: san bernardino Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 5	Best commuting tire Hey guys i know this gets asked a lot but I haven't been able to get a solid answer. I just started riding and got this 2010 ninja 250r, it has the stock tires but they have to be replaced. What is the best commuting tire I can get for it. I've heard a lot of good things about the bridgestone BT45 but most of the review I read say they only last around 5k miles. Im looking for something that will grip well in rain and twisties but will last more than 10k miles. Any suggestions?

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February 14th, 2014, 11:56 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I'm at around 9k miles on my BT-45s. granted the front started cupping and the rear is rather squared off from too many highway miles, but they still have a ways to go until the wear bars. How long tires last also depends on riding style.

February 15th, 2014, 09:28 AM	#3
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	I got 2 new IRCs...cheap, and seem to work well but I wouldnt know any better since this is my first bike. The two bike shops close by seem to carry them on hand so they're easy to find. The other brands recommended require ordering. For solely commuting? I think they work perfectly fine. I've already put 200+ miles on them.

February 15th, 2014, 09:33 AM	#4
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I've a set of BT45s at 12,000 miles so far, there's still a couple of mm thread left, they're still grippy in the wet and they've not had an easy 12,000 miles either.

February 16th, 2014, 05:48 AM	#7
RBN ninjette.org member Name: Nate Location: UK Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): Frankenstein Posts: 49	+1 for BT45's, dunno about commuting as such but I run'em on everything I own and I really like them.

February 17th, 2014, 11:09 AM	#8
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Another one for BT45. I got about 11k miles on my last rear. Mostly highway miles, so it was squared off considerably.