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15-01-2001, 08:51am
I'm just about in need of a new front. The current one is the original Bridgestone. 20,000 kms doesn't seem too bad. About 2,500 kms ago I put a new BT56 on the rear, but the problems with sourcing BT56s is enough for me to consider changing to the Dunlops. That is the only problem I have with the Bridgestones...availability. At least there always seems to be plenty of Dunlops around.
I have heard people say it's not a good idea to run different makes of tyre between front and rear, but there is no way I want to wait another 20,000 kms to change to the Dunlops. Is it really a problem to have unmatched tyres on a bike, even for just a short period? (About another 6,000 kms I'm guessing.) If so, why? and what problems could be expected? How about insurance companies? Do they care as long as they're the right tyres for the bike? <i></i>
I have heard people say it's not a good idea to run different makes of tyre between front and rear, but there is no way I want to wait another 20,000 kms to change to the Dunlops. Is it really a problem to have unmatched tyres on a bike, even for just a short period? (About another 6,000 kms I'm guessing.) If so, why? and what problems could be expected? How about insurance companies? Do they care as long as they're the right tyres for the bike? <i></i>