Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » New pair of Bridgestone T31's

Just replaced my worn out PR4's (nearly 7k miles on them, rear at the wear limit, front baddly cupping on the RHS) with a pair of T31's. Have been a fan of Bridgestones - B23 & T30 on last two bikes.

Scrubbed them in yesterday during a quick 70 miles circuit of East Leicestershire and Rutland.

These tyres are soooo responsive and nimble.......although impression will be formed from moving from a worn out set of tyres to new, they do seem to be much quicker to turn than the PR4's and don't have that "woolly" feel. Roads were dry with some damp patches and salt residue....grip was very impressive. I'll keep you posted on longevity. £225 + fitting for the pair.

Spring has sprung in Rutland

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I have T31's on my K100RS and agree they're fabulous.

I may be going Metzeler Roadtech 01's when my R1200 is due a change though as they've been my fave rubber on previous bike.

Zitat von GordonH im Beitrag #1

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Just replaced my worn out PR4's (nearly 7k miles on them, rear at the wear limit, front baddly cupping on the RHS) with a pair of T31's.
These tyres are soooo responsive and nimble.......although impression will be formed from moving from a worn out set of tyres to new....
Spring has sprung in Rutland

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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #4

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[quote=GordonH|p10860]I suspect I have had mechanics who ride for free on tires I discard before well before they hit their end.

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Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #5

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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #4

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[quote=GordonH|p10860]I suspect I have had mechanics who ride for free on tires I discard before well before they hit their end.

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The guy who fitted the new Roadtec 01's to my F800 declared he could get another 2000 miles from the PR4's he took off.

To which I replied he was welcome to them as the last 1000 miles were not particularly confidence inspiring but they had done 11K miles

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I understand that Gordon, I had the same confidence issues with the F800, except that the front was pretty much on the limit whilst the rear had 2.5 mm of tread left! Poor old thing isn't strong enough to wear a rear out before the front. She must carry a lot of nose weight, it can't all be me
Either that or my Marquez style of pushing the front

I found the T31 is not so good in wet condition.
PR4 is the master of rain.

There is a tyre shortage here in Melbourne. My supplier (now for over 25 years) could not get my preferred Dunlop Roadsmart 3 or 4. 2nd choice was Bridgestone.

On Wednesday I took the RS wheels over, they fitted the tyres and I returned home to fit the wheels and go to work.

As it turns out that will be my last ride, at least for some months. I am now in hospital waiting to be opened up like a crayfish for a triple by-pass.

All in all, I prefer to ride the bike even though the experts say it is more risky than open heart surgery.

Well, full speed ahead and watch this thread. If you don't hear from me, my Estate will have a very well sorted R 1250 fir sale.

Rubber side down, shiney side up to all.

Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #9

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There is a tyre shortage here in Melbourne. My supplier (now for over 25 years) could not get my preferred Dunlop Roadsmart 3 or 4. 2nd choice was Bridgestone.

On Wednesday I took the RS wheels over, they fitted the tyres and I returned home to fit the wheels and go to work.

As it turns out that will be my last ride, at least for some months. I am now in hospital waiting to be opened up like a crayfish for a triple by-pass.

All in all, I prefer to ride the bike even though the experts say it is more risky than open heart surgery.

Well, full speed ahead and watch this thread. If you don't hear from me, my Estate will have a very well sorted R 1250 fir sale.

Rubber side down, shiney side up to all.

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Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #9

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There is a tyre shortage here in Melbourne. My supplier (now for over 25 years) could not get my preferred Dunlop Roadsmart 3 or 4. 2nd choice was Bridgestone.

On Wednesday I took the RS wheels over, they fitted the tyres and I returned home to fit the wheels and go to work.

As it turns out that will be my last ride, at least for some months. I am now in hospital waiting to be opened up like a crayfish for a triple by-pass.

All in all, I prefer to ride the bike even though the experts say it is more risky than open heart surgery.

Well, full speed ahead and watch this thread. If you don't hear from me, my Estate will have a very well sorted R 1250 fir sale.

Rubber side down, shiney side up to all.

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Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #9

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There is a tyre shortage here in Melbourne. My supplier (now for over 25 years) could not get my preferred Dunlop Roadsmart 3 or 4. 2nd choice was Bridgestone.

On Wednesday I took the RS wheels over, they fitted the tyres and I returned home to fit the wheels and go to work.

As it turns out that will be my last ride, at least for some months. I am now in hospital waiting to be opened up like a crayfish for a triple by-pass.

All in all, I prefer to ride the bike even though the experts say it is more risky than open heart surgery.

Well, full speed ahead and watch this thread. If you don't hear from me, my Estate will have a very well sorted R 1250 fir sale.

Rubber side down, shiney side up to all.

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I made it through. 5 by passes. It will be a couple of months before I can ride again, but there is no doubt about returning.