Tires – New Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire –

New Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire

Tires - New Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire -

Bridgestone renews its road benchmark, the BT-023, with the new Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire. According to the Japanese manufacturer, this tire would offer better dynamic behavior and higher grip on dry ground than its predecessor (read our MNC test of the BT-023).

Bridgestone renews its road benchmark, the, with the new Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire. According to the Japanese manufacturer, this tire offers better dynamic behavior and higher grip on dry ground than its predecessor (read our).

The main changes relate to the composition of the rubber and the design of the tire. At the front, the tread has grooves called "T-Cross" (see diagram opposite) which would guarantee better handling. The rear offers a wide, smooth band on each shoulder to provide a larger full-angle contact area.

Likewise, the new "Swirled-shape" grooves would make it easier to keep your trajectory in a curve. And of course, if the T30 is more efficient than its predecessor in the dry, these improvements "do not compromise its performance on wet ground", specifies the Japanese tire maker. Phew !

"The new Battlax T30 offers bikers the real pleasure of riding: it gives them excellent handling, gives them the heading and confidence they expect from their tires", assures Vincent Van Houtte, senior manager for tire products. Bridgestone Europe motorcycle.

We note in passing that Bridgestone is abandoning its name "BT" with this new tire, an approach resulting from the desire of the sole supplier to simplify and clarify the positioning of each of its tires..

From now on, the "T" will designate "Touring" tires, the "S" the "Sport" references (example with the recent one) and the "R" will be the prefix for "Race" tires, like the very sporty R10.

According to our information, the new Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tire will be available from March 1, 2013, the date on which its price will be communicated. The proposed sizes will gradually arrive in stores "from March to June", explains Bridgestone France. The BT-023 remains in the catalog of the Japanese manufacturer who will continue to offer it as a second choice in its various points of sale..

Suggested dimensions for the Battlax T30

Before

  • 110 / 70ZR17 54 W TL
  • 120 / 60ZR17 55 W TL
  • 120 / 70ZR17 58 W TL
  • 110 / 80ZR18 58 W TL
  • 120 / 70ZR18 59 W TL
  • 110 / 80ZR19 59 W TL

Back

  • 150 / 70ZR17 69 W TL
  • 160 / 60ZR17 69 W TL
  • 160 / 70ZR17 73 W TL
  • 170 / 60ZR17 72 W TL
  • 180 / 55ZR17 73 W TL
  • 190 / 50ZR17 73 W TL
  • 190 / 55ZR17 75 W TL
  • 160 / 60ZR18 70 W TL

T30: specific dimensions for GT motorcycles

Before

  • 120 / 70ZR17 GT 58 W TL
  • 120 / 70ZR18 GT 59 W TL

Back

  • 170 / 60ZR17 GT 72 W TL
  • 180 / 55ZR17 GT 73 W TL
  • 190 / 55ZR17 GT 75 W TL

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