karl
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Looked at the Michelins and stuck to the old tried and true for me. Bridgestone's again.
Which ones? The OEM BT-21s should be discontinued and out of production.Looked at the Michelins and stuck to the old tried and true for me. Bridgestone's again.
I have only run Dunlops and Michelins. The spare rear R 5 Michelin I just got for my FJR is less than 2 years old If I am reading the date correctly and was made in Spain. I wouldnt buy any tire that was four years old.As long as you get a tire that has not sat on shelf for a few years you most likely will get a good tire. I know some think one brand is better then another, it is personal choice. I cheap tire from China I might stay away from, but most major brands are good quality tires. So find a good price and get the tires you think are best for you style of riding. I've used Metz, Michelin, and Dunlop, Bridgestone, all seem fine on a number of different motorcycles. Most riders really can not tell much difference, and when you install new tires you can not compare it to the old ones you took off.
A new tire will always perform better then the old ones, after bread in.
delays, delays, but they are working on foundation, going over today to look at progressps. how's the house project coming?
Pretty aggressive tread. Is he planning some gravel our off road travels ?Spouse just stuck a Shinko 705 on the front of his NT. He's supposed to leave for a 3500+/- trip in the morning. We'll see how it does.
I am sure he will do fine with those tires. If they were $200 a tire, Shinko would sell twice as many. I have used them for years on Adventure style bikes and loved them. Not my first choice for my NT700 as they can be noisy.Spouse just stuck a Shinko 705 on the front of his NT. He's supposed to leave for a 3500+/- trip in the morning. We'll see how it does.
I'll have to agree with Warren's statement on this.Pretty aggressive tread. Is he planning some gravel our off road travels ?
I just want to compliment you on the miles you have ridden on PC's and your NT. That is impressive.I had a Shinko on my PC800 as a last choice in the local dealership. wore way too fast