Bridgestone Battlax T30 Review

[lola_imp]

Hello All!

Another beautiful 75-80 degree F weather here in southern california so decided to scrub the new tires in... the route I chose was up Stunt canyon Rd to Piuma Canyon Road then finishing up the trip through Mulholland Hwy then back around again... A popular route for anybody and everybody that has wheels bolted onto axles,literally.

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there are two versions of the Battlax T30. The Regular T30 which I have and the T30 GT for the heavier Sport Tourers.Single Compound Front & Dual Compound Rear.

Size 110-80-18 front / 160-60-18 Rear

$217.00 Shipped from Revzilla.

Before heading out I set the tire pressure to 31psi cold both front and rear and made sure everything on the bike was sound. When I got to the twisty bits of Stunt Rd I spent about 10mins warming up the tires then proceeded to pick up the pace. Dry Grip is excellent! there were instances were I would have to adjust lean angle going in too hot or avoid debris mid corner and was able to come out clean with no drama coming from the tires. Flickability from left to right is improved that the bike actually felt like it lost a bit of weight. Bridgestone Says the belt construction are improved to save weight on tire construction. Braking felt solid and also powering out a turn felt minimal tire deflection. Overall great tires but there is a take away for having grippy tires and that would be tire stiffness of the t30. Cruising on the interstate and going over patches on the road felt annoying, very stiff.... Well I hope the touring part of the tire lives up to the name but only miles/kilometers will tell.... Now for the Pictures!

Rossi Testing The T30
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Looking down Stunt Canyon Road
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Piuma Canyon Road in the background right
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the Rock Store on Mulholland Hwy
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Hot & Sticky tire
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Fill up after a hot day
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[the Ferret]

Cool pics and you look the business. Mountain and Rock Store pics are really cool. Those gloves are wild looking.

That map looks like it would make for a good tire test.

[lola_imp]

thanks mickey! I've had the gloves for a about a month now and they're Held phantom 2 gloves .Been looking for a summer glove with no perforations in the palms and these fit the bill, no perforations and are made out of kangaroo leather and sting ray . Not bad at all

[Bike #12_imp]

Thanks for the T30 review, my top choice come tire replacement time. Sharp looking bike!

[Django]

Thanks for the T30 review. I'm looking forward, to get mine next Monday.

I've worn 4 or 5 pairs of T30 already at my BMW. Best tire I've had so far.

Btw, how far did you lean? At the closeup of the rear tire, it looks like there is unused cap at the edge. I'm not asking to tease you, but because I've heard rumors, one cannot use this tire to the edge for leaning clearance restrictions. What do you think?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Good review. Interesting as my Michelins will die soon. Wonder if the T30s are available in Oz.

Cheers, and thanks

[the Ferret]

Held makes great gloves.

[lola_imp]

Good review. Interesting as my Michelins will die soon. Wonder if the T30s are available in Oz.

Cheers, and thanks

Your welcome! If not I think revzilla sells & ships worldwide.

Django,
None taken for a 160 tire I have about 1/4 inch left of unused tire and felt that going even further would be sketchy on public road. Do you feel the tire is stiff on your bmw?

[Rocky_imp]

I have T30's on my other Honda and I like them very much.
I don't push it as hard as I might have as a much younger man (I'm 77), and I admit to having chicken strips, but for my style of riding these days, they're more than adequate.
I'm quite sure they would perform to a much greater degree than I am capable of - or would want to do these days.

[lola_imp]

Thanks for sharing youre input Rocky! When I was younger it felt like running tires to the edge and having no chicken strips is a badge of honor ,silly me... Now I find it ridiculous.

Django or rocky, any comments on milage on the t30's