LOL still no answer...

to your question about how old is too old?


A 2 minute google search (top result for searching "motorcycle tire too old") told me to never get anything over 6-7 years old and that in general, the newer the better. That was a hell of a lot easier than posting a question on here then proceeding to make your self look extra douchey today, huh?

Yea,but the funniest thing is that the BT-016 tires have only been out for a couple of years. That was my point about the age of the tire not having ant real impact in this case. The compound issue she was addressing was due to the difference between the OEM tires and the aftermarket buns which has nothing to do with age,as far as I know...

I guess it's just a crime to ask questions these days because it just means a bigger douche has to come along with the "use the search function" reply instead of taking those 2 minutes to post the answer.

But hey whatever works for ya!

Sorry, it irritates me when people use the forum in place of google.

Just to clarify - I was actually waiting for Azooms reply because I'm more inclined to trust her answer than a random one from google.

Ok so I'm about to order the BT016 for the front (I use the BT021 rear) and all this talk about them being slick when cold is making me second guess my decision. I usually run BT014's but they have been discontinued. I ride in all weather conditions so I will be out in cold/hot/rain etc and want a front tire to stick. Are they really that slick?

Tye who is in ur avatar?

The BT016s are better than the BT002RS according to the Bridgestone distributor I buy my tires from. I have run stones for the last 3 years...BT002 Racing and now BT003 Racing on the street and they stick and grip very well. They usually last me 5-6 months on the street. I actually wore out this last set of BT003s to the point that being hard on the gas made them slide, but not much.

If your going to run on the street only, then you can run the 016s...but on the track, go with the 003s. Personally I like running race tires on the streets because I only do "laps", so there is no long distance done to wear out the center portion.

It's relative bro. I'm used to the Pirelli straight out of the garage grip. The BT-016s are slower to warm up. I very much doubt that it's worse than the BT-021s. Besides,I've never had any front end problems.

Take a guess - the Govenator.

And my issue is I don't know how much street use my bike will see. CURRENTLY I only do trackdays, and go out for fun on the weekends for the same "laps". HOWEVER if my girl loses her job AND gas shoots back up to $4 a gal, I'll be riding to work to save THUS putting me in a predicament on my next set of tires.

However I have 2CTs Pilots on there now which are fairly new. They're actually starting to wear to a point now :lol: Whereas before the moron before me who traded the bike in on a harley, decided flat and wide was a better tire choice. (190/50 :nono: )