What Tyres? - NC30

[Growler]

Need to replace the tyres on my bike (currently Bridgestone BT96 used by previous owner)and having trawled through various tyre sites there doesn't seem to be a great deal of choice in standard sizes (150/60/18 Rear +120/60/17 Front). Does anyone have a definative list of what tyres are available in standard NC30 sizes? Ideally looking for a more road biased tyre with decent mileage capability? Other than swapping to a 17" back wheel are there any other profiles that fit/suit the bike?

Thanks in advance

[CMSMJ1]

The BT96 is a very old tyre. The replacement for it was the BT92 which is a great, long lasting tyre.

The common combo however is to fit a BT090 front for outright grip and a BT92 rear for longevity.

I have done trackdays on BT92 so they have the grip...but you will kill them!

For commuting and all round riding then the 92 lasts very well.

[Growler]

thanks for that.. Will prob do one or two track days a year as well as road miles so want the best combo without splashing out 200 quid 3 times a year! Is Bridgestone the only manufacturer that caters for the 18" 150/60 Profile?

[thrasher]

why not try a bt-014 rear?
used all three,bike used daily for commuting and currently using bt14 rear.
only problem with 92 rears personally is profile is different and i run off the edge of the tyre when 'having a go' lol

[Growler]

so is the 014 softer than the 92? Is it a middle ground between 020 and 010? Used 020 s before and liked em...

[CMSMJ1]

The only issue with that, if you are bothered, is that the 014 is not a H rated tyre for smaller bikes. So, it will probably take a bit more heating up

[thrasher]

i was worried about it heating up too until i tried it mark.
cant fault it at all

convinced that the sides on 92 rears are softer than 90 rubber cos they just shred lol