News:

New Round added to ASRA schedule: VIR North Course

Main Menu

Michelin PR's to Bridgestone Bt003

Started by bradd15, July 24, 2008, 08:16:25 PM

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

bradd15

Has anyone made the jump from the PR's to the BT003's??  Curious because I am in that situation now. Never used Bstones on the track. Just looking for some info as to their characteristics compared to the Michelins. Do they "move around" alot?, do they have very good grip all the way around?... Thanks for any information. Thanks. :thumb:


Brad

Scotty Ryan

For the beginning of the 2004 Season I switched from Bstones - to Michelin.... Not sure if the Stones are the same as they used to be - Or if they left em the same and didn't change anything..... So I can really comment on the differences now - But I can Say that the Michelin's were better then the Stones then - And the Michelins are much further ahead now then they were in 04'
"MMMM - Fork Oil For Breakfast"

61 or 61 X - Which will it be??

roadracer162

Brad,

I can't help you directly with your situation. I have been using Bridgestone slicks for the past 5 years on a lightweight machine and have come to know more about the nuisances and also some of the riders using Bridgestones. One such rider is Greg Richards that has made the switch to Bridgestones due to tire cost of the other manufacturers. He is currently back to his lap times. He also reports that the Gurus have explained to him that the Bridgestones although good, are just not the choice of the really fast guys out there on the AMA circuit.

Greg frequents the Jennings forum( http://www.jenningsgp.com/forums/ )and you can find him there.

One thing that he has found is tire pressures hot off the track (hot pit) is best at 28 psi. I too have been working away at finding a good pressure and I have been steadily lowering my pressures with good results.

Mark
Mark Tenn
CCS Ex #22
Mark Tenn Motorsports, Michelin tire guy in Florida.

Chris410

I asked the Bridgestone rep what the differences were and the sidewall has been hardened so they are similar to the Michelins where the rear runs a lower pressure.  The carcass shape has remained the same so bike set up should not change, only the pressure.  Front runs the same pressure but as far as whether they have improved as far as grip I have no feedback so I can only imagine they'd provide the same level of grip.  Feedback is my primary concern, I have ran the Michelins before and while they grip well, I did not like the feedback.

Also, the average cost has gone up to around $350 per set VS $320 so the increase isn't too bad and still cheaper than a lot of the other brands. 

Sorry I couldn't provide more info! (Don't hold me to those costs either...since I'm not a vendor)
Chris AM #410 Mid-Atlantic
2008 MARRC Amateur Racer of the year

bradd15

Awesome!

Thanks guys for all the feedback and the pm's as well. Looks like it will be the old trial and error test to see how they stack up compared to the michelins. The next race for me is 8/3 but i will have practice time that friday and saturday before so should be enough time to find out. btw i run a R6 with racetech front and ohlins TTX rear. Thanks again guys.


Brad

Chris410

Also, you can try to touch base with Hollywood (Chris Cooke)  He runs the BT003's and could give you some good insight.   My advice would be to follow "hot temps" on the Bridgestone tires, made a HUGE difference in feel and durability as well.

Good luck!
Chris AM #410 Mid-Atlantic
2008 MARRC Amateur Racer of the year

MELK-MAN

gotta try tires back to back to see what you prefer. If you like the b-stones great, but if you go faster on the Michelin tires (and on an r6 differences in tires will be much more pronounced than on less HP bikes) is the little bit per set savings worth it. Try both.. see what you think. Michelin has the UPDATED tires out now with dual compounds on the rears. They are labled "D" and "E" with the "D" being a tad softer on sides and middle than the "E" . THis tire is an improvement on the "3" rear.
2012 FL region & 2014 South East overall champion
Pro Flow Tech Performance Fuel Injector Service
MICHELIN, EBC, Silkolene, JenningsGP, Engine Ice

bradd15

Thanks for the advice. Its not so much the money savings as just trying to see what works best for me. I know there will be suspension changes as well but if things don't work out I can go back to the PR's. My basic idea was try something other than the PR's just for the hell of it especially since I am a mid packer just having fun. Not a big fan of the PRC fronts yet either, but that could be riding style, suspension etc..... Thanks again everyone.


Brad

stickboy274

Call m eand I can give you soem pressure advice and help you out some. I have some experince with the Bridgestone's over the last 12 years.

I won't force them on you, but I'll help you get a good test out of them so you can descide what works for you.

Derek
803-413-0721
Stickboy Racing 803-413-0721
Bridgestone/Dunlop Tire Rep.
www.stickboyracing.com
FB: Stickboy Racing