T31 is dead, long live the T32.

Upt' North

Upt' North

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Bridgestone launches Battlax Sport Touring T32 motorcycle tyres - Tyrepress

Bridgestone has launched its new Battlax Sport Touring T32 tyre. The tyre represents improved wet performance over the T31, containing Bridgestone’s Pulse Groove Pattern Technology. The T32 has a 13 per cent bigger contact patch than its predecessor, which supports handling improvements. The...
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Time and technology march on. Choice is good and there are lots of choices in sport touring tires right now. I might try them, after all the T31 was my favorite for a long time.
 
Well, dang. Just put front T31 on the Versys 1000, and have a new T31 waiting for the rear in a few months.
 
If I remember correctly the rubber that hits the road is about the size of a credit card. So 13% may sound like a lot but in reality it isn't much and how do we really know is not 12%. And the extra 10% of a 6,000 mile tire, an extra 600 miles, well that remains to be seen AKA "I always ride on perfect roads" No doubt it's a better tire but after 3 -4 years running you would think they could do better than 10%. I would be shocked if my mutual fund only increased 10% after 4 years. IMO
 
Marketing.... 13% "over its predecessor", how did its predecessor compare to other brands/profiles? One can estimate its performance over the T31, similar to comparing a PR4 to a Road5 (which to me was an excuse to raise prices). Real world is what you want, and the only way is to just go buy a set when the time comes. Maybe they'll keep the T31 around just in case you don't like them.
 
RaYzerman said:
Marketing.... 13% "over its predecessor", how did its predecessor compare to other brands/profiles? One can estimate its performance over the T31, similar to comparing a PR4 to a Road5 (which to me was an excuse to raise prices). Real world is what you want, and the only way is to just go buy a set when the time comes. Maybe they'll keep the T31 around just in case you don't like them.
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What do you run on the CBF R'man.
I ran Michies, PR2 I think, and it shook its head like a git when new, but eased a little as they wore down. It was only ever wobble and not weave.
Upt'North.
 
I have a T31 on order for the rear.... and a T30 on the front I was going to upgrade to a T31 when it needed to be replaced.

Ahh advances in technology - or is it just basically reformulated advertising to look like progress?
 
Sounds like a good time to STOC up on heavily discounted T31's. I bought a few rear T30 EVO's for around $100 right after the T31's came out. They weren't but a year old and I had them used up before their second birthday. Good deal.
 
tonythecarguy said:
Sounds like a good time to STOC up on heavily discounted T31's. I bought a few rear T30 EVO's for around $100 right after the T31's came out. They weren't but a year old and I had them used up before their second birthday. Good deal.
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Just looked on the Bridgstone site and they only have T31's listed. Seems there are many news outlets inflating the new tire before the manufacturer has it out online. :)
 
Obo said:
Just looked on the Bridgstone site and they only have T31's listed. Seems there are many news outlets inflating the new tire before the manufacturer has it out online.
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There's posts on their Facebook book and their Euro site

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Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 | The next generation rain tire

7% shorter braking distance in wet conditions & a 13% bigger contact patch. The Bridgestone Battlax T32 is the next generation rain tire for motorcycle.
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And video
 
caldercay said:
There's posts on their Facebook book and their Euro site

grippingstories.com

Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 | The next generation rain tire

7% shorter braking distance in wet conditions & a 13% bigger contact patch. The Bridgestone Battlax T32 is the next generation rain tire for motorcycle.
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"The T32 and T32GT will be available on the market in early 2021. "

Obo said:
Just looked on the Bridgstone site and they only have T31's listed. Seems there are many news outlets inflating the new tire before the manufacturer has it out online. :)
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Patience, young grasshopper. The T31 deals will come, in spring. ;)
 
Upt' North said:
What do you run on the CBF R'man.
I ran Michies, PR2 I think, and it shook its head like a git when new, but eased a little as they wore down. It was only ever wobble and not weave.
Upt'North.
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It came with a brand new set of Shinko Raven 009's, so I just finished wearing out the rear (handled really well, wore evenly suprizingly lasted a long time). Went back to my old standby a PR4 on the rear, the front Shinko isn't yet worn out. Have a Metzeler Z6, Avon Spirit and a Shinko in the stash for the front when the time comes. I've often heard good things about the T31's, I should really go do that one day too.
 
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