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justy1

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bt 020 tyres.......
« on: 15 April 2013, 07:33:19 pm »
bt 020's for the mk1 fazer 600.............

can you still get um? went to tyre fitter & he said that Bridgestone dont make um anymore???

is this true?

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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2013, 07:48:16 pm »
020's were replaced some years ago with 021's and the latest is now the BT023.  I am sure you can still get 021's but, either way, the 021's and 023's are only later (and better) generations of Bridgestone's sports-touring tyre and either will serve you well.     
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #2 on: 15 April 2013, 09:05:20 pm »
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #3 on: 15 April 2013, 09:17:59 pm »
 
 Bridgestone BT023  are now being replaced by Bridgestone T30
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #4 on: 15 April 2013, 09:18:21 pm »
I'd go for bt023. IMHO bt021 are a bit poor in comparison to the 020, they wear really oddly at the front, and are crap when cold.

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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #5 on: 15 April 2013, 09:19:25 pm »
 
 
+1 FOR 023's
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #6 on: 15 April 2013, 10:34:09 pm »
Quote from: stevierst on 15 April 2013, 09:18:21 pm
I'd go for bt023. IMHO bt021 are a bit poor in comparison to the 020, they wear really oddly at the front, and are crap when cold.

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I found that too. I think because they went to a solid band on the centre it wore away really quickly on the tread just of the centre giving a bad feeling in corners and low mileage before needing changing.

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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #7 on: 16 April 2013, 12:19:33 am »
+1 for BT023's

Running them now and they are lovely tyres :)
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #8 on: 16 April 2013, 06:51:48 am »
Always had a 21 on the rear (not tried the front) and had complete faith in it, and it's worn well.
Was looking at 23's next time though, just through good reputation.
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #9 on: 16 April 2013, 07:15:19 am »
021 or 023 - the 23 has the 3 layer system the 21 only 2 so the 23 is always better - me I like 016s or sportecs by metzler but then I live in a warm place with amazing roads  :rollin
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #10 on: 16 April 2013, 09:24:36 am »
Quote from: domtrails on 16 April 2013, 07:15:19 am
021 or 023 - the 23 has the 3 layer system the 21 only 2 so the 23 is always better - me I like 016s or sportecs by metzler but then I live in a warm place with amazing roads  :rollin

I have Metzeler on the front, and a 21 Bridgestone on the rear, always been a very good reliable combo for me  :)
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Re: bt 020 tyres.......
« Reply #11 on: 16 April 2013, 01:34:26 pm »
cheers guys.

ive always rode 020s on both the 600 & the 1000 as im more of a straight line rider & ride all year round.

think i'll have a look about & if any one local can get hold of any if not, i'll slap some 023s on.

thanks again



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