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Bridgestone Battle Axe BT45

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by RonWagner, Feb 20, 2015.

  1. RonWagner

    RonWagner Member

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    I'm looking for a set of BT45s; Front 100/90 19 Rear 110/90 18 but can't find them in a matched set. What I mean is finding both in a H or V speed and tubeless. It seems like the H rated tires are all tubeless except for the 100/90/19. Why would they make the 19 inch one a tube type? I really don't want to run a tube. The V rated tires don't give a tube or tubeless designation. All said I just want a matching set.
     
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    You didn't mention what bike, but my '81 xj 550 seca has the following tubeless tires:
    Frontwheel 100/90-19 m/c 57V
    Rearwheel 110/90-18 m/c 61H
    They work together perfectly for me.
    I bought these tires à couple of months ago, so they should still be available.
     
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    Forgot the obvious: both are Bridgestone BT45 Battlax of course.
     
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    Go ahead and mix the H and V tires. They look identical and the only difference is a little more max speed with the V tire (which you won't use anyhow).

    Unless a tire says tube type it will be a tubeless tire.
     
  5. RonWagner

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    [​IMG] Thanks for the responses. From what I have read you should avoid mixing a V with a H even if it is the same style. The V will have a stiffer construction to handle the greater speed. Stiffer is better at high speed but a compromise at lower speed cornering. As a rule you get better handling with an H.
    I agree the mismatch is slight but I like to push the envelope when cornering so I want it all. Anyway the bike is a SR500.
    Attached is a picture (I hope it works) of the footpegs of my RD350 after a run on the Dragon. I run BT45s in a H rated speed.
     
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    Well the immage didn't come through. It is stored in Dropbox. I'm not sure what I did wrong.

    Does anybody know how to post pictures from Dropbox?
    Thanks in advance, Ron
     
    Last edited: Feb 24, 2015

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