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85 K100..BT45 rear-ME880 front?

oldnslow

It's a way of life!
Any ill effects of mixing a BT45 on the rear with a ME880 on the front of my 85 K100RT?

I need a new rear tire and would like to try the BT45. Cost is a major reason to switch brands.

I have wore out the rear ME880 in about 6500 miles, which isn't so bad, considering I ride two up all the time. But, it appears the BT45 is about 80 bucks cheaper, and Im guessing about the same tire life.
 
There shouldn't be a problem mixing those tires.

You will probably experience better handling and more linear turn-in due to the larger crown radius of the Bridgestone.

But I would think you will get worse tread wear mileage due to the softer compound of the Bridgestone. Even though the Bridgestone is a dual compound tire, it is only available as a V rated tire in the correct size. I believe these tires are softer.

I get about 3500 out of a rear BT45V 130/90-17. But the majority of my riding is in the twisties ans I ride very aggressively. But they sure do stick!:thumb



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