Member Contributer enuf Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have a Bridgestone Battlax 180/55ZR/17 on my 2000 VFR, it has 6000 miles on it and looks good, Getting ready for a 1600 mile ride. My question is this tire capable of 7600 mile tire life? What kind of mileage have you got out of your rear tire on a fifth generation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 Ugh! Why in the world would you risk it? Unless you like adventures while you are having them! EDIT: and you didn't mention which Battlax...they make like a million different ones. Is it the 023, or 021 (sport touring) or a sport tire (015, 016 etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 What does "looks good" mean? What kind of riding are you doing on the trip? How much tread do you have left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SinNH Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 If your inquiring of a BT023 I am just about though with the second rear on the VFR, I got about 5500 on both. FWIW, I've run about four pairs or more on a heavier bike loaded with camping gear and get about 4500 to 5000 miles out of them front and rear, Always running recommended air pressure. YMMV. You, might be good to go, not sure what you mean by "still looks good". If you want to measure the remaining depth and figure out how much is left, the BT023 has 6 MM when new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer enuf Posted July 22, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 it is a BT023R, Light load, light throttle. Where does one measure thread depth, tire has about a 1/8 inch depth at the narrow part close to the center. Just trying to be safe and thrifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 You already have been incredibly thrifty by, as you say, using a light throttle, getting 6000 miles out of a rear tire. Now be safe and get a new tire for your trip so you don't end up having to pay someone more than you want during your trip when the tire fails. Worse yet, you might crash or need a tow due to a failed tire at speed. If you have a problem throwing away a well used tire just because it has a little tread left, save it and use it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I've gotten 10,000+ miles out of three sets of BT-021 tires. If you have 1/2 to 1/3 of your tire left you should have lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 On a dunflop I've gotten over 10k. Commuting and taking it easy in the flatlands. It might be alright. Measure center tread and the outer edge. Are you down to the wear bars? If you do decide to stick with your tires, I would advise to keep an eye on them. They might fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you are on a trip with extra luggage and it is hot outside, tires will wear more quickly. I have gotten over 6k miles out of a BT023GT, but I have also gotten 3500 miles riding 2-up with luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcase Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Bstone Battlax020 with 8680miles...note the steel belt showing thro' the rubber down the tires centerline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer enuf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm going to replace the tire, I believe that I can make the trip with the tire. I guess I turned chicken!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mk2davis Posted July 30, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2013 There is nothing wrong with being conservative. We all make decisions that are risk vs. reward. It's your @ss, your money, and your tire. Do what you think is best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer enuf Posted July 30, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just wish that manufactures would put small depth holes in the center of the tires. Like Goodyear racing tires for autos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted July 30, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm going to replace the tire, I believe that I can make the trip with the tire. I guess I turned chicken!!!! Better safe than sorry, keep the old one around for a back up. I have replaced mine early for the same reason, never put it back on my bike but when a fellow rider needed a tire to get by it's nice to say here, take this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SinNH Posted August 1, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2013 There is nothing wrong with being conservative. We all make decisions that are risk vs. reward. It's your @ss, your money, and your tire. Do what you think is best, Well put. Up here in the rainy NE, when tyres are "almost" gone, maybe have 800/900 miles left-they are usually brutal in heavy rain. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer enuf Posted August 2, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2013 New Battleax mounted, Colorado in September. YEA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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