09-30-2015, 06:22 AM
(09-29-2015, 11:35 AM)chync_imp Wrote: I spend a lot of time in the mountains on the bike and probably push it in the curves a bit but I am surprised at how much quicker the front tire has worn than the rear.
I'm not sure if it is a suspension thing, a tire thing, or just the way the bike rides.
Very different from my Honda CB500x. Has anyone else had that problem?
You must have the Bridgestone BT-54s on it. A lot of us noticed that (although not everyone).
My front Bridgestone was bald at 6K mi. The replacement PR3 is at 7K mi. and still looks new. As for handling, the 160/60 PR3 on the rear actually feels more stable in the twisties than the original 140/70 Bridgestone. The only anomaly you might notice is that the CB won't be able to lean over enough to fully scrub the sidewall of that 160 rear.
Wheel changes usually involve other expensive changes, like brakes. I'd recommend that you try some of the tire options available before pulling the trigger on something that expensive.