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The BT54R front didn't last long - Scotty_imp - 05-09-2021
2500 miles and 6months. Always at proper pressure. I like the way they feel, but this is crazy.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - max - 05-09-2021
Yup, they all last not very long, that's about average for the front tire, the rear lasted 24.000 km on mine so you should be ok for a while, my pilot road front tire lasted 23.000 km, i'm happy with that number, thanks for the pictures.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - Randy B - 05-09-2021
I think I got 9000 miles out of my first front tire. The second one died due to a stray piece of roadway concrete in the middle of the lane at morning dusk at 75 mph in a left hand sweeper. Pretty sure I'm still on the third as I haven't been riding much as of late.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - the Ferret - 05-09-2021
The oe Bridgestone front tire didnt have much meat on it to begin with, I think 4/32 or something like that. Although I must say most people on this forum reported getting more than 2500 miles out of them.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - misterprofessionality - 05-09-2021
Now get a set of Avon Spirits and feel the difference
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - GoldOxide_imp - 05-09-2021
Across a couple of Forums I noticed Californian riders tend to get significantly less life on tire tread than those elsewhere out-of-state. This reads to me like par for the course.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - Rocky_imp - 05-09-2021
(05-09-2021, 09:21 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: The oe Bridgestone front tire didnt have much meat on it to begin with, I think 4/32 or something like that. Although I must say most people on this forum reported getting more than 2500 miles out of them.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - Mixagon_imp - 05-10-2021
Just checked my new rs fitted with Battlax sport touring tyres with front 5mm depth rear 7mm depth.
Must say though when I bought the 2015 ex with only 2100 miles on the clock I insisted they change the front tyre because it was very close to the limit.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - Whoops - 05-10-2021
(05-09-2021, 09:48 PM)Rocky_imp Wrote:(05-09-2021, 09:21 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: The oe Bridgestone front tire didnt have much meat on it to begin with, I think 4/32 or something like that. Although I must say most people on this forum reported getting more than 2500 miles out of them.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
Well that's discouraging as I am awaiting delivery of a set.
RE: The BT54R front didn't last long - Scotty_imp - 05-10-2021
(05-10-2021, 08:56 AM)Whoops_imp Wrote:(05-09-2021, 09:48 PM)Rocky_imp Wrote:(05-09-2021, 09:21 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: The oe Bridgestone front tire didnt have much meat on it to begin with, I think 4/32 or something like that. Although I must say most people on this forum reported getting more than 2500 miles out of them.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
Well that's discouraging as I am awaiting delivery of a set.
Ferret is correct. It seems the front tire from the factory is a "good enough" item with not much tread. Mine was toast by 3000 miles and wouldn't pass the mandatory vehicle inspection we have here. I was shocked at the short life until I learned about the so-so factory tire here on the forum.
Well that's discouraging as I am awaiting delivery of a set.
Well, it was good while it lasted...