Hey guys and gals. I tend to stay away from the forums anymore but though I'd add this as someone may find it helpful.
When I first bought my bike it had those dreaded macadam tires. I installed a set of metzeler z6 based on user opinion and of course advice from CP (RIP). I have to say that was a huge change for the better. Now, with the bike approaching 20k miles, and the metZelers on their last rubber (they went a solid 17k miles), the bike was ready for new shoes.
After a bit of reading and price shopping I settled on a pair of bridgestone bt-023 sport touring tires.
I am blown away. This is as much of an improvement over the metzelers as they were over the macadams. The profile is excellent, providing superior straight line stability, good turn-in, and amazing confidence once leaned over. There is just no comparison, this tire grips tenaciously, and should provide wear approaching that of the Metz.
When I removed the Metz, the center was down into the wear marks, and the sides had lots o tread. I think the shoulders of the tire could have beneffitted from a softer compound, and I think that's exactly what the bt-023 provides.
Anyway, I couldn't be happier, especially with the $300 installed. Drove the bike in, rode off with new tires.
When I first bought my bike it had those dreaded macadam tires. I installed a set of metzeler z6 based on user opinion and of course advice from CP (RIP). I have to say that was a huge change for the better. Now, with the bike approaching 20k miles, and the metZelers on their last rubber (they went a solid 17k miles), the bike was ready for new shoes.
After a bit of reading and price shopping I settled on a pair of bridgestone bt-023 sport touring tires.
I am blown away. This is as much of an improvement over the metzelers as they were over the macadams. The profile is excellent, providing superior straight line stability, good turn-in, and amazing confidence once leaned over. There is just no comparison, this tire grips tenaciously, and should provide wear approaching that of the Metz.
When I removed the Metz, the center was down into the wear marks, and the sides had lots o tread. I think the shoulders of the tire could have beneffitted from a softer compound, and I think that's exactly what the bt-023 provides.
Anyway, I couldn't be happier, especially with the $300 installed. Drove the bike in, rode off with new tires.
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