Angel GT vs Battlax T32

[peterbaron]

Price, size, availability - don't care

I would like to hear some comments about these two different tires.
Handling in wet and dry, longivity, etc...
Prefferd from members who had both sets on their CBs or other bikes
Which one would you choose and why?
Presently have GTs, never had T32s

[michael1954]

Price, size, availability - don't care

I would like to hear some comments about these two different tires.
Handling in wet and dry, longivity, etc...
Prefferd from members who had both sets on their CBs or other bikes
Which one would you choose and why?
Presently have GTs, never had T32s

Had the Angels on my Z900RS I just sold with about 2000 miles on them. I seem to wear tires out faster than most people, but these still looked good, and boy did they hug the corners, even with my granddaughter on back! Never have used the T32s, but I was happy with the Angels.

[DAC]

Just a quick update - was able to score a rear Angel GT today. Had been back ordered for some time. Long enough for me to think that they had just stopped making them. Anyway, if interested, try RevZilla for the 160 - 60 - 18.

[misterprofessionality]

Speaking about the Bridgestone T32, It's currently on my CB, I haven ridden a CB with the Pirelli mounted, and I have ridden a Triumph with the same Pirelli mounted: The T32 is good. great even. the tire has enough grip to inspire confidence at maximum lean angles and even seems to dampen bumps and crappy road surfaces better than my previous Avon tire set. I can't say the Pirelli was any better in this regard, but I can say that he pirelli did a better job of dropping into turns and flipping directions. It feels like the center compound was just more stable on the Pirelli.

As far as mileage I can't speak to either one just yet. I haven't run down the mileage on the Bridgestone yet.

[johnnyH_imp]

I am currently running a T32's on my CB1100, I have stayed with the factory sizes.
I'm very happy with them in the wet and dry, they corner nice and are wearing well so far, I have done approx 1500 miles on them so far and no complaints.
Previously the bike had the old T30's on it which were ok, the T32 is a significant upgrade, I don't know about the other brand sorry, though I do have Michelin road 5 on my GSX1200 and they are very sticky and are great for carving corners, I wouldn't put them on my CB as I'm thinking they will wear out faster than the Bridgestone and I don't ride my CB like my do my GSX.
I am thinking my next set of tyres on my CB will be the retro Dunlop TT100GP and they are a modern take on a classic tyre and will look very cool on my CB. Best of luck

[misterprofessionality]

I am currently running a T32's on my CB1100, I have stayed with the factory sizes.
I'm very happy with them in the wet and dry, they corner nice and are wearing well so far, I have done approx 1500 miles on them so far and no complaints.
Previously the bike had the old T30's on it which were ok, the T32 is a significant upgrade, I don't know about the other brand sorry, though I do have Michelin road 5 on my GSX1200 and they are very sticky and are great for carving corners, I wouldn't put them on my CB as I'm thinking they will wear out faster than the Bridgestone and I don't ride my CB like my do my GSX.
I am thinking my next set of tyres on my CB will be the retro Dunlop TT100GP and they are a modern take on a classic tyre and will look very cool on my CB. Best of luck

Sadly the Road 5 does not come in sizes available for our CB. If it did I would have it over the Bridgestone in a heartbeat. Vastly superior tire.

[Pauley]

I have the T32 tires on my bike now and I love them. Second set. Great grip and wearing very well. I've had the Dunlop D205, Bridgestone BT54, Metzler Z8 and now these. All stock sizes. Best yet.

[dUh!_imp]

In 2022 I showed up to the CB Rally on a set of old tires that I felt needed to be replaced. This was going to be the last trip for the set of Michelins. Little did I know, it was going to put me in a spotlight.

The Michelins had been discontinued, despite being highly coveted by our CB group. At the rally in normal conversations a tire talk came up. My old Michelins were spotted. Now, being aware and already self-conscience about my aged tires, the spotlight was unwelcome. But the spotlight was there and honestly not as bad as I internally make it out to be. Tough crowd, your peers can be at times. It was a good laugh still and the aged Michelins did not fail me at the Rally.

After the Rally, I researched for a set of replacements. Pirelli Angles seemed to be a great option, but the tread life is short for a sacrifice for additional traction. Tough choices, but I finally settled on Avon. I purchased the tires online – and in the garage they went. 2023 was a busy year. The CB was left unattended for far to long. As the 2023 Rally date approached the CB was still sporting the old set of Michelins and had not been outside the garage but once or twice. I started my routine maintenance in preparations to ride to the Rally. A week before the Rally, I made an appointment for the CB to visit the dealer. Tire swap and valve adjustments. Those at the 2023 Rally, know the story.

I rode the CB around town the week before the Rally. I could feel something was different leaving the dealership. I went back to the dealer and asked them to look at the front tire again to ensure the balance was correct. Everything checked out. I’m picky sometimes, so I dismissed it as just being me. Hours into the Rally trip, I was mad. The CB had a vibration coming from the front end. Arrived at the Rally and my confidence to lay the bike over for some turns, was not there. I was probably complaining about it when other Rally goers jumped in to help out. Tough crowd yes, but what a great bunch of friends. We reset the clamps on the front forks to proper torque specs, everything. The vibration was still there. I knew the vibration was coming from the tire. My confidence was not there, so I took a day trying to get the tires replaced while at the Rally. The local area had zero stock to support a tire change for the CB. A-Man had a new Pirelli Angel front tire, at the Rally. Seriously. Here soon, I believe we may have the spare parts to assembly a new CB … maybe. I bought the front tire from A-Man and set off at a local bike shop late at night to change the front tire.
Now, an Avon out back and a Pirelli up front. Internally, this bothered me. I am a bit particular about my vehicles and mismatched tires … it bothered me. But not as bad as the vibration. A-Man still has that Avon if anyone needs it going forward at a Rally. My vibration was gone. During the remainder of the Rally, I had no further issues. I also discovered an interesting aspect of my new tire combination. The Pirelli is a sportier compound, while the Avon has a longer tread life for interstate riding (supporting my weight). The CB was spot on throughout the rally and the bike shows no ill effects of sporting 2 different name brands. Its turning out to be a great combination, best of both worlds. Consciously, I would have never mismatched tires.

I rode to the 2024 Rally on the unique combo. It rides very well, with zero issues. 2024 has had more opportunities to ride and the CB. I have no complaints about either Avon or Pirelli. The life of these tires is holding up very well so far, with great performance results.

[Tev62]

Any change of tyre could affect the way the bike turns in for better or worse. If your turn-in slows down too much with a new front tyre reduce the front preload one or two rings to suit. If it gets too lively on a tyre change try adding a ring or two front preload to slow it down. I went OEM to T31's and it would fall into corners far too readily and needed checking somewhat.

[Davidjill_imp]

I just changed from original Dunlops to Bridgestone T32’s and so far very happy with ride, cornering. Ride seems softer as well but may be the Dunlops being 10 years old !