Metz Z8 vs. BT-016s vs. PR2 vs. Shinko Raven 009

**Ikan** · 10-16-2011, 05:11 PM

Has anyone tried the new Bridgestoen BT-016 Pro?

Per Bridgestone's site:

The BT-016 was a 2 compund front and 3 compound rear.

The Pro is a 2 compound front and rear. New compounds. Better in the rain and longer lasting life with no degradation in grip from new to time of replacement due to wear.

**Wheelieboy** · 10-20-2011, 03:47 PM

My Shinko's lasted forever. I wanted to get a new tire but I couldnt kill them even after many many burnouts. About 20 000kms on a CBR600RR. After that I gave up and just got a new tire.

I didnt really like it for spirited riding, and they seemed to break loose under 1st gear full throttle acceleration but for longevity, its pretty good.

**slowbird** · 10-20-2011, 11:32 PM

I'm happy with my BT-023's. Held up great on my trip to Deals Gap and back....through the Blue Ridge parkway, heavy rain and even a bit of snow.

**Piehole** · 11-06-2011, 07:48 AM

96 B12 1216cc 140hp 92Torque

BT54 18000 km wet + Dry good
BT54 22000
BT57 16000 wet soso + dry hot greasy
BT020 20000 loved them
Mez Z6 12000 (crap > no grip in comparison to others and cupped very badly)
BT020 22000 loved them (was going to BT21 but read inferior to BT020)
BT016 16000 est. scraped footpegs at Shannonville and survived these damp cold 1 degree mornings

Next...? Guess I'll buy based on poll results.... keep voting!!!

**frankr** · 11-09-2011, 11:47 PM

Dunlop tires I have had good, Metzler 6's good, Pr2's very good and the new PR3'S EXCELLENT FOR dry, wet and mileage.

**omnivore** · 11-10-2011, 08:24 AM

The tires you are asking aout aren't even the same types of tires.
You have listed some touring tires, some sport toutring tires, and some hypersport tires.
The 016 isn't even in the same market as a Pilot Road 2/3.

I have ridden on almost everything.
Best sport touring tire if nimble is very important- Conti Road Attack
Best sport touring tire if you can sacrifice a little nimbleness for more grip and longer treadlife- Bridgestone 023

....and both of these are great in the wet and cold, warm up quickly, and are knee-dragging sticky. Unless you do trackdays or live in the mountains, hypersport tires are a waste of $

**SunnY S** · 11-10-2011, 10:02 PM

New, Dunlop RoadSmart 2's.

Very impressive reviews from this tire. Dunlop's 17 year experienced tire tester says they have the outright grip of the companies hypersport Q2's in the dry. And they nearly equal the PR3's in the wet.

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**Ikan** · 11-11-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by SunnY S

New, Dunlop RoadSmart 2's.

Very impressive reviews from this tire. Dunlop's 17 year experienced tire tester says they have the outright grip of the companies hypersport Q2's in the dry. And they nearly equal the PR3's in the wet.

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http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...I-Launched.htm

They seem to like them. Basically combining the strengths of the other tires. Matching the wet weather PR3 in the wet and the good dry characteristics of the BT023 and with long life. They are on my list. The above tests where performed on a GSXR750.

**Ikan** · 10-23-2011, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Ikan

Has anyone tried the new Bridgestoen BT-016 Pro?

Per Bridgestone's site:

The BT-016 was a 2 compund front and 3 compound rear.

The Pro is a 2 compound front and rear. New compounds. Better in the rain and longer lasting life with no degradation in grip from new to time of replacement due to wear.

I see the Bridgestone BT016 Pro listed on the Bridgestone site but have not seen them listed at any vendor sites? Maybe they are not available in Canada yet!?!?

**Ikan** · 10-29-2011, 11:55 AM

Well I phoned Pete's Superbike today and he said that they have been trying to get the new Bridgestone BT016 PRO but Bridgestone will not release them 'here" yet because there are still a lot of BT016's available. He told me they will be getting the BT016 PRO's in the spring.