December 2012 I ordered front and rear BattleAx S20's to replace the worn BT-016 Pros as the rear was done after the 2012 riding season. The front looked like it may go through all of 2013 with good tread at the start of the season. However, the tread off center went away rapidly during the last couple rides. Total miles ~ 6400 on the front and 5000 on the rear. Certainly not 2 to 1!
They are dual compound and they did what I asked of them; they Gave their Life so I could have mine! They rode great, turn in is awesome, they were vibration free, traction wet and dry was great. Traction in the corner - Perfect, never slipped and they provide good feedback! They are/were a great tire for the exception of tread life. Perhaps they are being discontinued as dual compound tread is just too soft off center? IDK!
Here is a pitch on the Moto GP inspired S20.. .. .. http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/s20.html It compares it to the 016 Pro so look for a report at the seasons end on how well the two tires are doing. FWIW: likely the last time I do tires at different intervals.
Here is what remains of the BT-016 Pro after ~6400 miles of street use.
They are dual compound and they did what I asked of them; they Gave their Life so I could have mine! They rode great, turn in is awesome, they were vibration free, traction wet and dry was great. Traction in the corner - Perfect, never slipped and they provide good feedback! They are/were a great tire for the exception of tread life. Perhaps they are being discontinued as dual compound tread is just too soft off center? IDK!
Here is a pitch on the Moto GP inspired S20.. .. .. http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/s20.html It compares it to the 016 Pro so look for a report at the seasons end on how well the two tires are doing. FWIW: likely the last time I do tires at different intervals.
Here is what remains of the BT-016 Pro after ~6400 miles of street use.
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