Mixing tires? - Page 2

Flexin · 07-24-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Key here is that it's the same brand/profile. I think derf highlighted this best. I'm about due for a new rear tire. Stock front is still okay, but I don't want to stay with the stock tires. May buy another stock rear just to get me through till next tire change, though. But I really want a better tire, both front and rear.

When I had my R6 the rear was done but the front still had lots of life it in. I didn't really like how it was wearing but it had more life in it. My dealer wanted over $350 from what I remember for another stock rear. I almost fell on my ass when I heard the price. They had a deal on for close to the same price for a set of Michelins. I bought them and gave my rear to a guy I knew stunting an R6 but had a bald front tire.

I would look for a deal on a set before buying another stock tire. I was going to buy one because I thought it would be cheaper then buying a good set.

James

Fleck750 · 07-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Don't mix radial with bias and you'll be OK. And yes, those '93's were weird for eating front tires.

101lifts2 · 07-12-2011, 01:28 AM

I'm lucky to get 3 months outta my medium Bridgestone race tires from just canyon riding. And at 310 a pop...shit is not cheap.

The front and rear tires are designed to work together...you shouldn't mix them if you're riding at any good clip.

Rangerscott · 07-14-2011, 12:00 AM

It's like mixing her birth control pills with aspirin. You really want to take that gamble?

derf · 07-14-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

It's like mixing her birth control pills with aspirin. You really want to take that gamble?

only if I get to kick her in the stomach on the asprin days

tommymac · 07-14-2011, 08:04 AM

I have considered trailering the buell given how painful the seat is LOL

'73 H1 Triple · 07-16-2011, 08:11 PM

Stopped at Blackman's Cycle in Emmaus Pa today to see what they thought. The parts guy looked at it and first question was air pressure. He didn't like the way it looked and suggested I talk to service.

The service guy guy looked at it, asked about air pressure ( always checked and kept at factory recommended pressure ) then asked how many miles. I said it had about 3500 on it.

When I asked what might have caused that ( inferring to a possible mechanical problem ) he said "it's those crappy bridgestones"

I found a lot of reviews where people were complaining about low mileage with the front tires with these Bridgestone BT-021's.

I asked about putting a BT023 on the front and he said that would be fine. ( I hope they figured out what the problem was that makes the 021 tire "pyramid" and wear funny. I'd hate to have the exact problem on the new 023 )

$116 for the tire ( should be in Wednesday ) and $24 to mount it ( dropped off ).

Thanks for all the help and comments, it's greatly appreciated.

Jeff

'73 H1 Triple · 07-23-2011, 09:15 PM

I found out you can use jack stands if you have engine guards

New tire ( BT-023 ) is on and ready for less than 100 degree weather for a test ride.

Thanks again for all the replies

tommymac · 07-23-2011, 09:25 PM

they work if you have rigid footpegs or run a piece of rebar through the swingarm pivot

Captain Morgan · 07-23-2011, 10:23 PM

I've been wanting to put Anakee 2's on my strom but I don't really need both tires. Only need the rear right now and decided against mixing. Simply bought a new trail wing for the rear and will buy the Anakee 2 for front and rear next year.

07-10-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Don't mix radial with bias and you'll be OK. And yes, those '93's were weird for eating front tires. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

07-12-2011, 01:28 AM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I'm lucky to get 3 months outta my medium Bridgestone race tires from just canyon riding. And at 310 a pop...shit is not cheap. The front and rear tires are designed to work together...you shouldn't mix them if you're riding at any good clip. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

07-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	It's like mixing her birth control pills with aspirin. You really want to take that gamble?

07-14-2011, 08:04 AM	#6
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I have considered trailering the buell given how painful the seat is LOL

07-16-2011, 08:11 PM	#7
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Stopped at Blackman's Cycle in Emmaus Pa today to see what they thought. The parts guy looked at it and first question was air pressure. He didn't like the way it looked and suggested I talk to service. The service guy guy looked at it, asked about air pressure ( always checked and kept at factory recommended pressure ) then asked how many miles. I said it had about 3500 on it. When I asked what might have caused that ( inferring to a possible mechanical problem ) he said "it's those crappy bridgestones" I found a lot of reviews where people were complaining about low mileage with the front tires with these Bridgestone BT-021's. I asked about putting a BT023 on the front and he said that would be fine. ( I hope they figured out what the problem was that makes the 021 tire "pyramid" and wear funny. I'd hate to have the exact problem on the new 023 ) $116 for the tire ( should be in Wednesday ) and $24 to mount it ( dropped off ). Thanks for all the help and comments, it's greatly appreciated. Jeff

07-23-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	I found out you can use jack stands if you have engine guards New tire ( BT-023 ) is on and ready for less than 100 degree weather for a test ride. Thanks again for all the replies

07-23-2011, 09:25 PM	#9
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	they work if you have rigid footpegs or run a piece of rebar through the swingarm pivot

07-23-2011, 10:23 PM	#10
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I've been wanting to put Anakee 2's on my strom but I don't really need both tires. Only need the rear right now and decided against mixing. Simply bought a new trail wing for the rear and will buy the Anakee 2 for front and rear next year.