05-06-16, 10:58 AM
Who's 'they'??? The businessmen who'd prefer you to buy two tyres rather than one?
I've ALWAYS mixed tyres, in fact after about 29 years riding i don't think i've ever bought a pair of tyres at the same time due to wear differences.
Currently on a T30 rear and a BT023 front, a bit by misfortune, but as it turned out a very reliable and confidence boosting mix of tyres.
Bad/wet weather means nothing, i can lean the bike in confidence on a soaking wet road as if it was a hot summers day.
I particularly like the extra deep tread pattern on the BT023 on the front, not only will it last ages but it's very confidence boosting. :thumbup
+1 on mixing tyres
Complete fabrication, I didn't make it up!