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Old 07-26-2008, 06:56 AM   #22 (permalink)
offsetcrank
Where Am I ?
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Bike: '06 Suzuki M50, '07 Kaw KLR650
Location: NW PA
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howdy folks,

i am doing an experiment. OEM tires, the IRC's have given me 6,000 miles, i could probably get 8,000 if i wanted to be "adventerous" and run until bald.

i am going to try the Bridgestone Spitfire S11's.

if they give me 6,000 miles i will be happy. $80 rear, $60 front. (with my ama discount from bikebandit)

rear tires have a DEEP tread, and a nice solid wear spot/rubber in the middle of the tire.

my Brother had/has these tires on his bike and they are acceptable to me for cornering and straight line performance.

if they are bad tires, i will surely let you guys know.

i have no idea why everyone is against Bridgestone tires/tyres.

my sport-tourer has 4,000 miles on bridgestone BT-45's on it, and it will probably get 5-6,000 rear and 7-8,000 miles front.

we will let you know how the tires play out.

peace, crank
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