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May 8, 2012 | 10:26 AM
  #13091  
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Quote: What front tire should I get? Bridgetstone Battlax BT016 ($80) or Shinko 003 ($60).

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx

Which tire do you have on the rear? Mismatching tires is asking for trouble.
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May 8, 2012 | 10:35 AM
  #13092  
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^ this.

I have been riding with Michelin 2CT's for the last two years. Thinking about switching next season. Haven't decided if I want to switch to something like Pirelli because I KNOW they wear faster.
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May 8, 2012 | 10:41 AM
  #13093  
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I have a battalax bt23 on the rear. I've mixed match battalax tires for past 2 years b/c they keep updating them and no longer carry the one I use to have. This bt16, a local guy can give me a good deal on, so I was intersted. And I need a tire soon with track day on Monday. I heard mixed opinions on mixing different brands, I guess I'll stick with the battalx.
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May 8, 2012 | 10:52 AM
  #13094  
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I woulda went with good tires F/R for a trackday. My personal fav is the Pilot Power Pure.
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May 8, 2012 | 11:09 AM
  #13095  
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F/R?
Trust me I'm not a good enough rider to notice the difference.
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May 8, 2012 | 11:15 AM
  #13096  
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F/R=front/rear

It's not about noticing a difference, the difference is the confidence they will give you to keep the paint up and the rubber down.
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May 8, 2012 | 11:20 AM
  #13097  
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Quote: F/R=front/rear

It's not about noticing a difference, the difference is the confidence they will give you to keep the paint up and the rubber down.
exactly
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May 8, 2012 | 11:32 AM
  #13098  
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Oh. True true. Words of wisdom. The battlax tires aren't bad, positive reviews. Seem like a good option for the type I riding I do. If my tires ever wore out at the same time I would switch brands.
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May 8, 2012 | 11:34 AM
  #13099  
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Quote: I have a battalax bt23 on the rear. I've mixed match battalax tires for past 2 years b/c they keep updating them and no longer carry the one I use to have. This bt16, a local guy can give me a good deal on, so I was intersted. And I need a tire soon with track day on Monday. I heard mixed opinions on mixing different brands, I guess I'll stick with the battalx.
This is what you should be buying if you have the regular bt23 on the rear:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx

If you have the bt23 GT on the rear then you need this front tire:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx
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May 8, 2012 | 11:34 AM
  #13100  
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^ You kind of just have to bite the bullet in most occasions of tire wear and get both though. That's why I didn't swap this year (other than the 400 dollar tire cost ). My back wears much faster than my front, and I think I have a slow leak in the front; but I won't replace either until I can replace both at the same time.
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