[Vizsladog44]

was reading the Press launch of the new Gsxr 750 in my new Roadracing World and Sam Fleming said the limits of the oem Bridgestones(Bt-014) "Were well above a track day pace and pretty far into the ranks of Novice class racing"

So i went back to some of my other mags and read the press launch's for the new cbr1000rr,gsxr 600 and everyone was ravin about the grip of these tires.


Damn..and they are less than $200.00 a set.

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by Vizsladog44

Damn..and they are less than $200.00 a set.

That's dealer cost I'm assuming?

[Vizsladog44]

Nope.Saw an ad for them at like $198.00 somewhere.

[fl-929]

The only "street" tire I would race on would be the new Corsa. I say that because others have raced them with good results.

Maybe the new 014's are up to the task though? For only a little bit more you can get the 001 DOT race.

[ND4SPD]

Bridgestone's description off their website:

3D C.T.D.M. (Comprehensive Tire Design Method) is advanced tire design technology that enables dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of tire performance to find optimum desing at all lean angles
BT014 front features new kevlar cross-belt construction for light handling, improved feedback & stability
BT014 rear features cap/base compound with new bead construction and steel mono-spiral belt technology to offer high speed stability and superior handling
BT014 utilizes a new silica compound formulated with technology from MotoGP tire development for outstanding grip in all conditions
Comprehensive tire design method allows the tire to maintain contact pressure at all lean angles to improve handling and cornering performance
Innovative tread design to improve traction, shock absorption, wet performance and noise reduction
NEW Ultra high performance radial designed for the aggressive street rider

[Holeshot]

Sweet, mine are somewhere between here an CO. I hope they arrive before the weekend, I'm really looking forward to checking them out!!

[Gblade]

I get the overall feeling that Bridgestones are not the choice of most for their Blades here on the site???

Anyone have a bad story about Bridgestones?

I like mine my 012 and am waiting to try some 014.

[stegen]

seems bridgestone is definitly trying to become a serious competitor in the tire market, alond with dunlop and mich.

[Latebraking]

Originally Posted by Gblade

I get the overall feeling that Bridgestones are not the choice of most for their Blades here on the site???

Anyone have a bad story about Bridgestones?

I like mine my 012 and am waiting to try some 014.

'Stones are a very good tire, but in my opinion, the Pirelli Diablos are better in all categories.

[deez]

The last set I used was the 10's, and I got tired of them, even though they were cheap compared to the other mfr's.

[nomad]

Originally Posted by Gblade

I get the overall feeling that Bridgestones are not the choice of most for their Blades here on the site???

Anyone have a bad story about Bridgestones?

I like mine my 012 and am waiting to try some 014.

Not true.

I think a lot of us ride Bridgestones.

edit: I currently have 010's and have many GOOD stories about them. They don't grip as well as my old Pilot's but they slide MUCH better! In my mind, since I am no Rossi, being able to recover from mistakes is much better than extra grip.

If I had the money, I'd try Pirelli's. Up here, they are more expensive than anything.

[Fire929blade]

Originally Posted by Gblade

I get the overall feeling that Bridgestones are not the choice of most for their Blades here on the site???

Anyone have a bad story about Bridgestones?

I like mine my 012 and am waiting to try some 014.

I like my 012 "stones" a lot... They stick OK, and wear well I hated the stock Sport Pilots, but after all the great reviews on the Pilot Power tires I might give them a try next time

[Tank69]

Where do you order the new Bridgestones from? For under $200, i'll throw them on as street tires. I currently run the Corsa's on the track and love them, however, I really like the 001's on the track as well. I got a killer deal on a Med/Soft set of 001's, so they are geard for track duty once the Corsa's are shot. My street tires are due for replacement soon, may try the bridgestones you are talking about.

[deez]

I've got the 14's on the new Blade, M1's on the RC and I have a fresh set of Diablos that I weaseled the free front out of on the Pirelli deal. Thread will follow when I have some twisty miles built up.

[TGZ13]

Originally Posted by booth23

I've got the 14's on the new Blade, M1's on the RC and I have a fresh set of Diablos that I weaseled the free front out of on the Pirelli deal. Thread will follow when I have some twisty miles built up.

Would be interested to see how you like each of them. Myself and my riding buddies all ride with stones on various models. Mine are BT45 (sport touring) and my buddies (F4i and 929) run the 10's and we all have no complaints.

Later
Tom

[nomad]

p.s. I got my BT-010's for $320cad. That's what? $5usd?

[canuck954]

Originally Posted by nomad

p.s. I got my BT-010's for $320cad. That's what? $5usd?

Nomad, try Zdeno's in Kitchener,$370 CAD installed for a set of Diablos

[MACI4LIFE]

Originally Posted by canuck954

Nomad, try Zdeno's in Kitchener,$370 CAD installed for a set of Diablos

that's where he got his 010's from...i think?!?

[nomad]

I think they were originally from ZDeno's... errr... Well, the bottom line is they were installed elsewhere.

[dirkmc1]

I have ridden 4-5 sets of BT010's on two different bikes and think they were overall a great tire. I even did a track day or two on mine. I am currently using BT012's on my 929 and like them alot. they are cheap, grip well, warm up fast and are predictable. I have 4-5 track days using BT012's and have managed pretty good lap times. I am considering trying BT001's or 002's for my next track day though. Dunlop D208gp's work well on shorter twisty tracks but on the open fast courses.RA,Brainerd...I hate them.