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Old 19-09-04, 09:37 PM   #4
rictus01
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Now done 2,500 miles on these,
Comparisons, Bridgestone 010 f&r, Bridgestone 010/020, Avon Azaro 3's 45/46 & 49/50.


Fact,
1. haven't managed to make either slide yet.
2. after protracted pressure testing, they don't like lower pressures.
3. they turn in faster than the Bridgestone 010's, but are as stable.
4. not as "wiggly" as the Avon Azaros
5. wearing well, (should manage 7,000 or so out of the rear).

Feeling
1. lack feedback, from the front
2. can't get movement front the tyres (unlike the Avons).
3.no change in feel near the edge of grip (I can't push it as I can't tell when it would go).
4. tends to hold it's profile (like a bridgestone, but a bit faster).


Over all, I like them, but maybe not as much as the Avon Azaros.
they feel like a pair of sportier BT010's.confidence inspiring to the point I've taken them to (but can't feel the "back off" point ).

So far I'd rate them as a good alround sports tourer.
durable, as BT020's/Azaros,
Feel, less than the Avon's, more than the 020's, Miles ahead of the OEM Mez4's.

Would I get another pair?
If I couldn't get hold of a set of Azaros, then yes, I'd get then over a set of bridgestones.

I'll add to this thread as they wear out and let you know my thoughts.

Cheers Mark.
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