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Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:57 am
by shake1150
Hello everyone!
I'm looking to get a new set of tires for my bike, and have heard good things about the Battlax T30 EVO's.
I'm not sure if I should get the tires with the "GT spec" or not. Bridgestone says the "GT spec" is for heavier vehicles. they don't explain how heavy a "heavier vehicle" is...
I always ride solo, no passenger, no bags. should I get the "GT spec" for a naked roadster? or would the normal version non-GT tires work fine?
any insight is appreciated!
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:23 am
by peels
I know nothing of these tires.... But based on your post...
do you carry a lot of weight, or do you do a lot of tight fast cornering? IF its the former, it might be worth it. Might have harder compound, vs stickiness.
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:10 pm
by EasyBee
I've got the T30 EVO's and I like them a lot. Had the Michelin PR3 before these and I like the T30 more.
The 1150R isn't a heavy big and riding solo I got the EVO's without the GT spec. Those are for the heavier RT's and riders who often have a passenger or ride with their panniers with luggage a lot.
Just my 2 cents.
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:38 am
by shake1150
peels wrote:
do you carry a lot of weight, or do you do a lot of tight fast cornering? IF its the former, it might be worth it. Might have harder compound, vs stickiness.
I don't carry alot of weight (I'm 175lbs), no luggage, no passengers. I dont do as much fast cornering as I would like. mostly commuting (highway, country roads & city).
I'm thinking the non-GT spec would be a slightly smoother ride because of less stiffness in the tire.
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 10:57 pm
by swamper
The Pirelli Angle GT's would be a much better choice.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pir ... oC3vzw_wcB
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:46 pm
by turrider
Good Evening,
I have been using since 1 year Battlax Evo T30 on my R1150R, usually with loaded panniers. Living in a rainy region, I can comment that curve handling on wet is perfect. For unexpected stops, after they are hot, brake distance is relatively short compared to michelins.
I suggest that you review the following video as well,
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pvCsteQSUg
Re: Battlax T30 EVO GT spec?
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 12:12 pm
by riceburner
I just test rode a K1200R fitted with T30s and I didn't like them*
I found that at low speed they caused the bike to 'wander' a lot - ie follow every little inconsistency in the road surface. The K12R is a very different bike to the R1150R though!
caveat : I don't like Bridgestones generally, never have.