BT020

[Danamr]

For those running the Bridgestones, do you find any advantage over Tourances, or say 205 Dunlaps? Given that the tire life appears to be less, are you getting a real improvement in handling or braking or ? Better in the wet?
Dana

 

[Wreford Miles]

Had mine for a few hundred miles now came from Tourance and in the past I've had Scorpions and Trail wings.

They feel really good when it's dry and your pushing it... I've had a couple of moments on overbanding though one of which was going in a straight line on the motorway.

Tempted to tak them of for the winter and fit some TKC 80's

 

[robb]

I've had a couple of moments on overbanding though one of which was going in a straight line on the motorway.

I have had that happen to me in a straight line. What pressures are you running with?

 

[jefformston]

Tried BT020's over the summer, rear lasted 5,000 miles before needing replacement compared to 7,500 on average for Tourance. Whilst I can't say I had any problems with then, they didn't seem to perform as well as Tourance & I didn't have the same confidence in them.

I've gone back to a Tourance rear and the front BT020 will be getting replaced with a Tourance over the next few months.

I'll be staying with Tourance from now on, as I've never had a problem with them, they grip well in all conditions and they last pretty well.

Note - I only ever ride on road, if you venture off road I'm sure there are a lot better tyres available.

 

[Wreford Miles]

I have had that happen to me in a straight line. What pressures are you running with?


33 front 36 rear

The bike was fully loaded and with pillion

 

[robb]

I have had that happen to me in a straight line. What pressures are you running with?


33 front 36 rear

The bike was fully loaded and with pillion

Bridgestone recommend 36/42 for BT020s on the GS.
I increased the pressures to these after my 'moment' and haven't had one since. I have to say though that I have lost a little confidence in them in the wet and have been consciously avoiding any form of banding.

regards...Rob

 

[Wreford Miles]

I have to say though that I have lost a little confidence in them in the wet and have been consciously avoiding any form of banding.



I'm the same and it's a concern because it's caused me to freeze up a couple of times. I'll try the higher pressure and try and force my self out of these negative thoughts.

 

[ArgyBargy]

Not had any problems with 020s....

one of the best in the wet, and confidence inspiring on greasy wet roundabouts where they slide fairly evenly if you push it too hard. I didn't like the dual purpose jobbies - masters of none! My reasoning was to use road only tyres, as a GS is too fat a whale of a thing to ever bother taking off road, and dual purpose tyres seem to clog up instantly with mud in the gloop.