07-31-2014, 08:34 AM
I recently had to make a decision as my Bridgestone BT-54 was bald at 6K miles. With the rear tire still looking new, I was definitely looking at just replacing the front tire. With my disappointing wear experience of the BT-54, I decided to go with a dual compound Michelin Pilot Road 3. Hopefully the dual compound composition will give me a better experience.
You mentioned the BT-45 in your original post. Unlike the BT-54, the BT-45 is a bias ply tire. That wouldn't be a good fit with a radial on the rear. While I've never had an issue with different brands front and rear, I don't think I'd go as far as to mix radial and bias ply tires.
Actually, if it weren't for the fact that I still had a BT-54 radial on the back, I would have gone for the BT-45. I've gone through 3 sets of them on my CB750 and they're excellent in both handling and wear.
You mentioned the BT-45 in your original post. Unlike the BT-54, the BT-45 is a bias ply tire. That wouldn't be a good fit with a radial on the rear. While I've never had an issue with different brands front and rear, I don't think I'd go as far as to mix radial and bias ply tires.
Actually, if it weren't for the fact that I still had a BT-54 radial on the back, I would have gone for the BT-45. I've gone through 3 sets of them on my CB750 and they're excellent in both handling and wear.