Mixing Bridgestones

[alien.46.uk]

Hi All,

Currently on my '98 Fazer 600 the rear tyre has nearly past it's best (slightly squared and slick on a couple of patches) and currently run Bridgestone BT020's Front and Rear.

Now i know the BT021 are now about and by reading up on them, have a better design and last a little longer, probably due to it's dual compound etc ...

Anyway, basically i cannot afford a new set of BT021's, plus the front has alot of life left in it.

Does anyone know if mixing a BT020 Front and a BT021 Rear would be ok?

I would presume so, plus a few people have said, so just wondering what's people thoughts and knowledge are on here for a few more opinions.

Thanks a lot,

Luke.
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2007 Kawasaki ZX10R :: 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R - SOLD
1998 Yamaha FZS600 Fazer - SOLD :: 1994 Aprilia Pegaso 125 - SOLD

[bazza]

[St0rmer66]

Would be fine, though 020's are still available for a bit cheaper than an 021 if you're a bit strapped for cash.

I think it was Wave2k who said he has an 014 front and 020 rear since he was wearing out the rear too quick but still wanted excellent front wheel grip.
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:: Honda XR 125 L ('53) => Kawasaki GPZ 500S ('02) => Suzuki SV650S ('00) => Aprilia RSV-R ('51) ::

[G]

That should be fine. In the past I've had a 010 front and 020 rear for longer life on the rear and more grip on the front. Similarly I have had a supercorsa front and 010 rear, etc.

It's definitely worth seeing what you can find part-worn if your strapped for cash.
Doesn't have to be race scrubs; plenty of people get a whole new set when they don't need both replacing or from people breaking bikes etc.

[TheDonUK]

I had a BT45 Front and an 020 Rear for a while when my Rear BT45 wore out and i had loads of life left on the front, it worked fine, even with the front being a cross ply and the rear being radial.

good choice on the 021's Great tyres they are, and i dont think you will have any problems mixing the two.

Stormer: From what i see the 020's that are still selling are marginally cheaper than the 021's, talking like 5-20 quid here on a pair, might as well spend that tiny bit extra and get the excellent 021's IMHO...

[Zen Dog]