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Mixing tyres

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A mate asked if it would be ok to fit a BT023 to the rear and a BT014 to the front of his 06 CBR1000RR.
Same manufacturer sticky one to the front is there a problem doing this ?
Whether the front will ever be up to temperature i don't know but he is right into track days so maybe yes.
Would they have different profiles and would the turn in go all to f*ck ?
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not sure about turn in as such but allways best to have sticky on front and harder on rear, dont want the rear gripping on a corner while the front slides out , possible to catch the back but never the front.
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My 2p:

It depends on what Bridgestone recommend, I know they say you can mix certain models, but it would be best to check with them to make sure it would be ok.
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Thanks for the info. He decided on BT023 front and rear in the end. Seems happy with them :2up
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crankcase wrote:Thanks for the info. He decided on BT023 front and rear in the end. Seems happy with them :2up
Where did he get the BT-023 from?? Looking at maybe getting a set.
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He lives in Derby so likely down there. Will ask if he got them online though and let you know.
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Ive just fitted a set of BT 023's to the 848 was fitted at Craigstone tyres :2up

Try Neil at craigton tyres in pitmedden..... 07758779989 not sure if he has in stock :cheers
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I had a set of BT 023's fitted, also at Craigstone Tyres :2up
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So are the BT-023 any good?? Getting a set fitted this week.
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To be honest not really used them much yet but off to the NW200 next week so will know better after that.I will give a wee report on what i think when i return :2up
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Yamahahaha wrote: Where did he get the BT-023 from?? Looking at maybe getting a set.
Local place in Derby he got them
http://www.johncoopersderby.co.uk/
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