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BT-023 Followup - C14

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matticeca

Big Wheel
A number of posts last fall about these tires, I am wondering if there is any follow up? I got about 7,000 miles out of both the OEM and replacement tires (both dual compound) I put on last year. I am disappointed so I put the 023's on to see how they perform.

Is the bike simply heavy?
 
The bike's heavy AND FAST  :13: with plenty of power coming out of turns.  Those are the two things that take the life out of tires for this bike.  I would imagine that any tire that works well with this bike will have roughly the same life span.  Let us know how the B023s work out.
 
BJ_CT said:
The bike's heavy AND FAST  :13: with plenty of power coming out of turns.  Those are the two things that take the life out of tires for this bike.  I would imagine that any tire that works well with this bike will have roughly the same life span.  Let us know how the B023s work out.
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WOuld like to know also... Sold on the PR2 and the PR3 sounds like the next choice
 
I have the 023's on my 09 concours, I only have 3500 miles on the front but it looks new. A buddy with an ST1300 has 11,000 on the front 023 and it is about to the wear bars.
 
Here's a quick summary, which was conducted by a very experienced tester/racer.  Bike used was a 257 kilo GSX 1250 Zook. All tires sets cost in the 230-255 Pound range over there.

1. Control Tire - Bridgestone BT-003RS - "treacherous" - 'nuff said.

2. 5 Stars - Michelin Pilot Road 3 - "best... by miles".

3. 4 Stars - Dunlop Roadsmart & Bridgstone BT - 023 GT - basically good grip in the wet and ideal road tires.

4. 3 Stars - Michelin Pilot Road 2 & Pirelli Angel ST - Michelin comes out a bit more confidence-inspiring than the Pirelli.

5. Not So Good - Metzler Roadtec Z8 Interac & Avon Storm 2 Ultra ("poorest tire in test")
 
I've never got 7000 mi. out of any tires. OEM just plain sucked, Pirelli Strata's off at 3800, Michelin 2ct's 4200 but stick, Roadsmarts 2 sets 4400 -5000 they will slip if pushed, pr2's 2 sets 4500 - 5000 & square off badly. Now on ultra storm 2's with only about 700 mi. then going to pr3's. I'm not an experienced racer/ tester but that's my 2 cents worth! :p
 
You forgot to mention that this test was in the wet! But the PR3 is excellent in the wet. I think better than the Angel and PR2, which are both very good in the wet! But like I said, this test was in the wet!


joe in calif said:
Here's a quick summary, which was conducted by a very experienced tester/racer.  Bike used was a 257 kilo GSX 1250 Zook. All tires sets cost in the 230-255 Pound range over there.

1. Control Tire - Bridgestone BT-003RS - "treacherous" - 'nuff said.

2. 5 Stars - Michelin Pilot Road 3 - "best... by miles".

3. 4 Stars - Dunlop Roadsmart & Bridgstone BT - 023 GT - basically good grip in the wet and ideal road tires.

4. 3 Stars - Michelin Pilot Road 2 & Pirelli Angel ST - Michelin comes out a bit more confidence-inspiring than the Pirelli.

5. Not So Good - Metzler Roadtec Z8 Interac & Avon Storm 2 Ultra ("poorest tire in test")
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how do the 23's compare to a pr2 for grip and ware ??
thought i saw a 21 on a new 11, had a letter after the 21 but cant recall. just put my second pr2 on the front last week, had a few miles left but had a track day and 3 day trip planned.

thanks for the time guys,
Joel
 
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