17-05-13, 07:22 AM
My 03 Foxeye is currently riding on: Front-Bridgestone BTO10 Battlax which was fitted immediately prior to purchase 6 wks ago (by seller) and although a "new" tyre carries a manufacture date of week 16 year 2003!
Rear is shod with a B/stone BTO23 made week 2 year 2010.-plenty of tread left/good condition.
Cant find any reference to the BTO10 so looks like a its been discontinued a while?
Two questions for all you tyre gurus: 1) Is this a safe mix? 2) Is it OK to use a "new" tyre made 10 years ago?
The BTO10 has a "harder" feel to it than the BTO23 and has a different tread pattern/construction.
Have always understood/believed its best to use matched pairs .
Havent had the pleasure of riding the bike in wet yet with present tyre mix & I have a niggling doubt about the fronts suitability/safety. Over to all you tyre gurus! :eek
Oh yes one more question: What is a reasonable price for a BTO23 110/70 ZR17 M/C (54W) if I take the wheel to fitter? (Local Yamaha dealer quoted £122 ride in/ride out!!!! :eek ) Needless to say wont be taking their offer up!
Rear is shod with a B/stone BTO23 made week 2 year 2010.-plenty of tread left/good condition.
Cant find any reference to the BTO10 so looks like a its been discontinued a while?
Two questions for all you tyre gurus: 1) Is this a safe mix? 2) Is it OK to use a "new" tyre made 10 years ago?
The BTO10 has a "harder" feel to it than the BTO23 and has a different tread pattern/construction.
Have always understood/believed its best to use matched pairs .
Havent had the pleasure of riding the bike in wet yet with present tyre mix & I have a niggling doubt about the fronts suitability/safety. Over to all you tyre gurus! :eek
Oh yes one more question: What is a reasonable price for a BTO23 110/70 ZR17 M/C (54W) if I take the wheel to fitter? (Local Yamaha dealer quoted £122 ride in/ride out!!!! :eek ) Needless to say wont be taking their offer up!