Bridgestone S20 tyre review

[baffa]

Fitted them front and rear to the CBR900RR to replace the Metzler M3s. Maybe biased after such an average tyre, but the S20s transformed the feel of the bike. It actually wanted to dip into corners and felt a lot more dynamic, but at the same time gave me more confidence, both in the dry and the wet.

Didnt have a chance to truely test them though, traded the bike less than 100km after fitting the front D=

[Owl]

Got a set of S20's in the shed and looking forward to trying them out.

Nice grippy tyres, but longevity isn't their strong point. Going to the T30 which should be better suited to me.

[Drew]

Nice grippy tyres, but longevity isn't their strong point. Going to the T30 which should be better suited to me.

A few people have said this. I have had around 5000ks out of mine and they still look mint.

What pressures are you running them at? I was 36 front 34 rear for max performance, wasn't worried about distance since I didn't pay for them, but they are lasting well.

[Owl]

What pressures are you running them at?

36 front and 38 rear. Front is still on and going alright, but rear is toast at 4K. By comparison, my previous PR2's lasted 13K.

[Drew]

36 front and 38 rear. Front is still on and going alright, but rear is toast at 4K. By comparison, my previous PR2's lasted 13K.

Really surprised. The only riding my bike gets, is the living shit thrashed out of it over the Rimutaka hill once or twice a week.

[onearmedbandit]

I only got about 4500km out of my rear, but balance that with the feedback, grip etc I got from it I'm still sold.

[Ender EnZed]

I got 5000km out of front and rear. Run at 36 - 40 psi.

[JayRacer37]

A few people have said this. I have had around 5000ks out of mine and they still look mint.

What pressures are you running them at? I was 36 front 34 rear for max performance, wasn't worried about distance since I didn't pay for them, but they are lasting well.

36 front and 38 rear. Front is still on and going alright, but rear is toast at 4K. By comparison, my previous PR2's lasted 13K.

Really surprised. The only riding my bike gets, is the living shit thrashed out of it over the Rimutaka hill once or twice a week.

I only got about 4500km out of my rear, but balance that with the feedback, grip etc I got from it I'm still sold.

I got 5000km out of front and rear. Run at 36 - 40 psi.

There are some varying reports on mileage to be honest. Most people get between 4500-7000km from the rear depending on usage. South Island riders get lesser on average with the coarse chip we don't have so much of up here. Also, it seems that those running around 34psi rear are getting better mileage than those higher - my guess here is the higher pressure narrows contact patch, then higher heat and wear in this narrow band wearing the tyre quickly...it goes against common thinking but people on this tyre usually give it a fisfull...again, higher pressure, narrower contact will promote wheelspin and wear.

Personally I have done 1500km on my 999S with a 190/55 S20 on 5.5" rim, setup is not so great, most riding has been pretty quick on harsh roads excluding 100-200km of commuting. I would say its about 1/5th to 1/4 worn, but it showing signs of heat distress (rippling in tread, pulling on end of blocks). I have been running it at 32psi (naughty naughty I know, and I would never recommend it to anyone else officially) which accounts for some of the heat based wear.

[Drew]

At 32 PSI I didn't notice any increased performance, so I went back to 34.

My bike was a bit spongier in the rear though, might make a difference with the new shock in it.

[JayRacer37]

At 32 PSI I didn't notice any increased performance, so I went back to 34.

My bike was a bit spongier in the rear though, might make a difference with the new shock in it.

Yeah, when you have shock Pogo as well you don't need the tyre chiming in!

I do it as we run the slicks at 25psi (hot) and I prefer to be used to the feel of it moving rather than getting on the GSX and going "Holy mother of god, this thing is about to fall apart" like I did to start with.

[Drew]

Yeah, when you have shock Pogo as well you don't need the tyre chiming in!

I do it as we run the slicks at 25psi (hot) and I prefer to be used to the feel of it moving rather than getting on the GSX and going "Holy mother of god, this thing is about to fall apart" like I did to start with.

But...The GSX is falling apart. That front fairing isn't gonna be there in a couple of meetings if something isn't done to tighten it up.

[JayRacer37]

But...The GSX is falling apart. That front fairing isn't gonna be there in a couple of meetings if something isn't done to tighten it up.

We put a redbull can under it, it's fine - what more do you want! I wanted it to be naked anyway, that McIntosh fairing is something awful lookin'!

[Drew]

We put a redbull can under it, it's fine - what more do you want! I wanted it to be naked anyway, that McIntosh fairing is something awful lookin'!

The air dam front looks cool on the GSX when it's on track.

I wasn't barred up about the McIntosh either. Goes pretty good but.

[Corse1]

Personally I have done 1500km on my 999S with a 190/55 S20 on 5.5" rim, setup is not so great, most riding has been pretty quick on harsh roads excluding 100-200km of commuting. I would say its about 1/5th to 1/4 worn, but it showing signs of heat distress (rippling in tread, pulling on end of blocks). I have been running it at 32psi (naughty naughty I know, and I would never recommend it to anyone else officially) which accounts for some of the heat based wear.

Same setup on my 999s as well with same mileage and wear results although swap your "pretty quick on harsh roads" to 1200km of track days. Your road riding is probably harder than my track days! Pressures 30 rear 32 front. The tyres look good. I still like em.

[Drew]

Same setup on my 999s as well with same mileage and wear results although swap your "pretty quick on harsh roads" to 1200km of track days. Your road riding is probably harder than my track days! Pressures 30 rear 32 front. The tyres look good. I still like em.

I'm hoping those pressures are stone cold. Otherwise I would encourage a touch more.

Horses for courses though, it's not like I have experience with the tyres on a decent chassis...(Neither do either of you though, come to think of it...hehehehehehehehe).