Bridgestone BT-016

**Chrislost** · 6th November 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

Knee down action is directly proportional to the riders height and leg length, and as a consequence no measure of a tyres performance. Knee down for me is the bike at 15 degree to the horizontal

Im a short(ish) coont on a CBR600...

I was using all but about 2cm on each side, pretty much the hard and med compounds...

**Gremlin** · 7th November 2009, 01:48

Originally Posted by Chrislost

You must be rough! I was getting my knee down in the wet on them!(track with tyrewarmers= cheating?)
they were mint untill the puddles started to get too big to doge

I was doing 68kph in a wet corner, barely leaning, and the bike lowsided on me in such quick fashion I had but a brief moment of being in mid air and thinking this wasn't quite right.

Fact is, the tyres have bugger all grip unless they're at temperature (or near enough). On wet slippery roads, its impossible to get to, and keep the tyres at temperature... I found out the hard way. Not enough grooves for water dispersion either.

**Maki** · 7th November 2009, 12:44

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I was doing 68kph in a wet corner, barely leaning, and the bike lowsided on me in such quick fashion I had but a brief moment of being in mid air and thinking this wasn't quite right.

At least you had time to think about this while you were in "mid air".

**emaN** · 15th November 2009, 20:01

Looks like I'll be giving a set of 016s a go this summer.
Can't wait to have brand new rubber on the gixxer; been using 2nds 'til now, for which i've been very grateful, but am hanging out to find out what she's like with new shoes!

**Pussy** · 15th November 2009, 20:09

Originally Posted by emaN

Looks like I'll be giving a set of 016s a go this summer.
Can't wait to have brand new rubber on the gixxer; been using 2nds 'til now, for which i've been very grateful, but am hanging out to find out what she's like with new shoes!

You and your sem fiddy will love them!

**Cr1MiNaL** · 15th November 2009, 20:14

On another note Im running Pilot road 2's on the rear and theyre fantastic... The wear is bugger all and theyre grippy as even 2 up going hard! weeeoooowwweeee

**MotoGirl** · 15th November 2009, 21:07

I've just taken the Race Attacks off the RSVR and replaced them with new 016's. These things are bloody awesome, definitely confidence inspiring, and they're the best thing I've ever had on the bike - well worth the $400!

**Pussy** · 15th November 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by MotoGirl

I've just taken the Race Attacks off the RSVR and replaced them with new 016's. These things are bloody awesome, definitely confidence inspiring, and they're the best thing I've ever had on the bike - well worth the $400!

I reckon they're the best tyres I've used too, Adele.
Love em!

**Wasp27** · 16th November 2009, 04:45

Originally Posted by Pussy

I reckon they're the best tyres I've used too, Adele.
Love em!

The only problem I had the with earlier 015s was they wore out too quick. I wonder if that was a throttle problem on the 1000

hmmmmm If the 016s are as good or maybe better then I'd be very tempted. I replaced the original Rear with a PR2 and am impressed with that.... very controllable and just doesn't seem to be wearing at anywhere near the rate of the 015. If your impressed with them Pussy then thats good enough for me ;-) cheers W

**Movistar** · 16th November 2009, 16:47

I've had my set of 016's on for around 1200km's now - amazing!

Right from the start the grip was fantastic, great turn in, very comlpiant in terms of taking some harshness out of sharp edged bumps, they are supposed to produce less road noise but I still haven't figured that one out yet(!) and did I mention the grip!

Had one day at Hampton Downs with them and they're showing a distinct lack of chicken strips...
Tyres seem to be very prone to correct pressure here due to the abrasive nature of the surface, and you can easily see the different compound layers around the circumference of the rubber.

Great tyres.

**emaN** · 17th November 2009, 20:24

Originally Posted by Pussy

You and your sem fiddy will love them!

hehe, wondered if you'd spot that post of mine!

Originally Posted by MotoGirl

...and they're the best thing I've ever had on the bike - well worth the $400!

$400!? now we're talking!! where from Adele?

**emaN** · 17th November 2009, 20:25

Originally Posted by Indian Tiger

On another note Im running Pilot road 2's on the rear and theyre fantastic... The wear is bugger all and theyre grippy as even 2 up going hard! weeeoooowwweeee

An under-rated tyre methinks; I've got a Sport on the front of the RF, and a Road on the rear, and they've never stopped me "having fun"

Been riding on Michelins for 5yrs mostly, so figured it'd be nice to try something else.

**Cr1MiNaL** · 17th November 2009, 20:29

Originally Posted by emaN

An under-rated tyre methinks; I've got a Sport on the front of the RF, and a Road on the rear, and they've never stopped me "having fun"

Been riding on Michelins for 5yrs mostly, so figured it'd be nice to try something else.

my 2ct front is almost ready to be changed ,it will last another coro loop which is this weekend then will need another front. The rear is still like new with a bit of a flat spot due to the way I choose to ride. I prefer a softer front so that you can get the rear to break! However, the rear has not let go as yet even though I have tried. I will be keeping these tires for another round yet. Then will get the 016's again to see how they fare on a 1000cc.