Please review Bridgestone Battleaxe BT-016 here.
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aowens2
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Ill be starting out in B group just cause its my first time with NESBA on the track, I may be able to move up to Intermediate, but don't want slippery tires keeping me from doing so. Im traditionally a Dunlop Qulifier kinda guy, and haven't had problem's out of the Michelin PP's either. Just wanna see what others think here before I drop the $300. Thanks again for all the feedback guys.
ta2kutz
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DONT WORRY BOUT THE TIRES
i was running mid i group on a 530 lb bike on maxxis supermaxx tires.......never spun up either. and the bike puts out a good 78 ft/lbs
the other question is how good is the deal???????
my local guy i still get pirelli dc3's for 260 a set even with the bump in price
i was running mid i group on a 530 lb bike on maxxis supermaxx tires.......never spun up either. and the bike puts out a good 78 ft/lbs
the other question is how good is the deal???????
my local guy i still get pirelli dc3's for 260 a set even with the bump in price
skills. :doh:
It's not the tires that you ride, it's how you ride the tires. A lot of people (myself included) get all wrapped up in the great tire debate. Just pick a tire and stick with it. Get enough track time and sneak up on the limits of the tires so you know what it feels like, then go to the stickies. I ran the BT-016s with no warmers my last 5 events last year (07 zx6r), and will continue to until I can get that feel of adhesion.
I found 29 front, 29 rear hot works quite well for wear and grip. They only take a couple laps to warm up. The only sorta complaint about them is the rear edge compound gets gooey on high track temps, but it's smooth and predictable.
I run mid-I group times.
I found 29 front, 29 rear hot works quite well for wear and grip. They only take a couple laps to warm up. The only sorta complaint about them is the rear edge compound gets gooey on high track temps, but it's smooth and predictable.
I run mid-I group times.
aowens2
Member
$260 for a set to go on the 'ol R1. Not too shabby I don't think.
After much, much, much review I have decided to grab some them Stone 016's. And will have my tire changin equipment handy just incase.
Don't wanna get in trouble here, pretty sure the track has someone setup to change tires. I'll try and help change tires for anybody who needs it Sunday if time permits. Lets just say it'll be cheaper than the "designated" changer.
And great point, planned on stayin within the limits on this one, don't think I will be bustin any track records the first go around. See you guys Sunday!!
pefrey
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You asked about the BT016
I'm quoting somebody else:
"Sport Rider magazine just did a tire test of trackstreet tires. Conti Sport Attacks were, by far, the worst tested. They rated them on a GSX-R600 and a ZX-10 in categories of braking, traction, steering and general.
1. PP 2CT Scored 90.1
2. BStone BT-016 -89.5
3. Qualifier - 88.7
4. DCIII - 88.3
5.Avon Viper - 86
6. Metzler M3 - 87.3
7. Sport Attack - 81.1
I personally have tried a few of these and love the DC3's"
I'm quoting somebody else:
"Sport Rider magazine just did a tire test of trackstreet tires. Conti Sport Attacks were, by far, the worst tested. They rated them on a GSX-R600 and a ZX-10 in categories of braking, traction, steering and general.
1. PP 2CT Scored 90.1
2. BStone BT-016 -89.5
3. Qualifier - 88.7
4. DCIII - 88.3
5.Avon Viper - 86
6. Metzler M3 - 87.3
7. Sport Attack - 81.1
I personally have tried a few of these and love the DC3's"