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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are multiple tires in the same size! How do I know which ones to get for my XB?

Bridgestone BT020 Front Tire

Order # Price........ Description......
(01946) $99.95 Bridgstone BT020F 150/80VR16 Front Tire Mfg.#: 034468
(19188) $73.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/60ZR17 Front Tire Mfg.#: 085928
(01576) $82.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70B17 Front Tire "B" Mfg.#: 057537
(01579) $75.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 Front Tire Radial Mfg.#: 039364
(19190) $75.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 Front Tire Mfg.#: 085901
(04504) $82.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 N Tubeless Front Tire Mfg.#: 000961
(19191) $75.95 Bridgestone BT020 110/80ZR18 Front Tire Mfg.#: 085936
(01940) $77.95 Bridgestone BT020 110/80R19 Front Tire Mfg.#: 034502



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(63895) $89.95 Bridgestone BT020FCC 120/70ZR17 BMW Front Tire Mfg.#: 021718

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Bridgestone BT020 Rear Tire
Order # Price........ Description......
(22443) $124.95 Bridgestone BT020 200/60VR16 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 034485
(19197) $93.95 Bridgestone BT020 150/70ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146489
(01578) $104.95 Bridgestone BT020 160/70B17 M Tubeless Rear Tire Mfg.#: 057554
(01585) $102.95 Bridgestone BT020 160/60ZR17 L Tubeless Rear Tire Mfg.#: 061838
(19198) $90.95 Bridgestone BT020 160/60ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146506
(19206) $97.95 Bridgestone BT020 160/70ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 085960
(19199) $93.95 Bridgestone BT020 170/60ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146523
(01583) $109.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 G Rear Tire "G" Mfg.#: 039415
(04507) $104.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 N Tubeless Rear Tire Mfg.#: 000978
(19213) $96.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146540
(26372) $115.95 Bridgestone BT020 190/50ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 104892
(19214) $97.95 Bridgestone BT020 160/60ZR18 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146557
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 01:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WHAT! No tire experts in here?
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Dmextreme
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Go with Michelin Pilot Powers.

120/70/17 ZR17
180/55/17 ZR17

eBay = 225 New with stickers and nipples (front and back).

Atleast, that is what I got mine for.


As far as Bridgestone. I dont' know, I have never used a Bridgstone except on prvious automobiles.

But the above tire sizes I specified above should fit your bike fine. you dont' want to really change tire size it could make it possibly unstable, or have poor handling, but what do i know, i am a noob.

Hope this helps, if not. sorry!


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Fullpower
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 01:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tire Experts dont work at MAW. why would a Tire Expert tell you which tire to buy from a mail order discount house? some one earning a living ( that is to say a professional) would be acting against their own interest to help you buy tires from a mass market discounter.
You want walmart prices, you get walmart service.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gee, and I thought we were here to help each other out. If you want to help, by all means I would appreciate it. If not, troll elswhere FP!
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Which of these do I need for the front?

(01576) $82.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70B17 Front Tire "B" Mfg.#: 057537
(01579) $75.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 Front Tire Radial Mfg.#: 039364
(19190) $75.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 Front Tire Mfg.#: 085901
(04504) $82.95 Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17 N Tubeless Front Tire Mfg.#: 000961


Which of these would I need for the rear?

(01583) $109.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 G Rear Tire "G" Mfg.#: 039415
(04507) $104.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 N Tubeless Rear Tire Mfg.#: 000978
(19213) $96.95 Bridgestone BT020 180/55ZR17 Rear Tire Mfg.#: 146540
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Aldaytona
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dunlop D207/D208, afterall, it was rated the worlds best cornering bike with them.
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i would NEVER recamend dunlops on a buell. they are HORRIBLE tires IMO. anything but dunlops would be a GREAT improvement. i use to think tires were tires till i switched them.....wow what a new bike it felt like. i personally run perelli diablo's and am hooked on them. unbelievable difference in the way it handles. they smoke quit nicely also.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am set on sport touring tires. I have had the BT)20's before. I have Diablo Strada's right now.
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Dragonbuell12r
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You may want to contact Bridgestone. I personally couldn't wait to get those BT020's off my FZ1. They seemed like they took forever to warm up and were no where near as grippy as the Diablo's I went with when they wore out. The Diablo's had a good tread life for street riding too.
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Tpoppa
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Your Strada's are a better tire than the BT020.

If you want something other than the Strada, the Metz Z6 and Conti Road Attacks, are excellent choices for a sport touring tire.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i STUCK WITH sTRADA'S DELIVERED FOR $210.
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Aldaytona
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

People usually recommend what THEY can afford!
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pirelli is giving away front Diablo's with the purchase of a rear!



http://www.getpirelli.com/
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Skyguy
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skeeter,

Why sport touring tires? Just curious but IMHO the Buell has a ton of torque and should you exceed the limits of the tire you may find yourself getting "flicked" off.

I run the Bridgestone BT14s' and can often find a set for 200.00 or so.

I also just got a set of Conti sport attacks but have not had a chance to run them as hard as i ran the Bridgestones. I like them so far but don't do to many canyon days in the winter so the jury is still kinda out.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm on the center of my tread way more than the sides. I have about 6000 on my back tire and still have a ways to go before I have to put the new ones on. The price of the tires may be similar, but the longevity is not.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

With the free front tire deal. $144 for both tires delivered!
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 06:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only trackday I have ever done was with Sport Touring tires on. No problems
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Skyguy
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skeeter, Centers.... Is that the spot with all the tread left when I have to change my bald tires?

If I was running my centers harder than my edges I would also be running Sport tourng tires. I feel for ya......
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Cycleaddict
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 10:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

loved the D-207's-- wore them out(on the sides) in 2,500 mi. lessee 2 sets of tires in one oil change !? no way! i'm currently running metz.-Z-6 SPORT-touring tires and hope to get 5-6,000miles.no complaints on the Z-6's
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Interex2050
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was digging though receipts and found my tire orders...
www.terrapowersports.com is pretty cheap...

Pirelli Diablos...
Front $90
Rear $112
CA tax $16.66
S&H $14.08
total $232.74

Michelin Pilot Powers...
Front $99
Rear $125
CA tax $18.48
S&H $14.95
Total $257.43
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like my latest tire buy has you beat by about $100 bucks.
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Interex2050
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What did you get and where?
thanks
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Sgthigg
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2006 - 04:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just got Michelin Pilot powers at lithiummotorsports $230 delivered. And it does feel a WHOLE LOT better! I like them so far.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2006 - 05:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

From www.americanmototire.com I bought a rear Diablo Strada. For $25 shipping Pirelli will give you the front tire. I paid $144 for both tires delivered. Here's the Pirelli info: http://www.getpirelli.com/

1 PIRELLI DIABLO STRADA 180/55ZR-17 REAR 3020063
Shipping US$11.54
Total: US$119.28
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Jkhawaii
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2006 - 12:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like my conti road attacks
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

over 5000 on my Metzeler Roadtec Z-6's and the rear looks like it still has about 2000 or more left in it. Front can go another 5 easy.

I get onto the sides abit but I commute a lot and getting the extra mileage makes it worthwhile to have a tougher tire.

Whoever said 2 sets of tires in an oil change... I hope you change your oil more than that... i don't go over 2500 on synthetic oil... or any oil for that matter
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Ortegakid
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Supercorsa take offs,$100 per set,(on e-bay), nothing finer on the street or the track, trust me! And the new pro's, even better for me!
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