dirt dame 559 Posted June 29, 2019 Bridgestone finally came out with a good looking option for street legal knobby tires. The last time I ran a set of Bridgestone DS knobbies was probably 10 years ago, and they were really unimpressive. The new ones look pretty aggressive, and got a good initial review. Of course retail price is insane, but on-line places like Rocky Mountain carry them for close to half of that...so I think that the next time the 501 needs new treads, I'm going to give these a try. https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/06/28/bridgestone-battlecross-e50-review-dual-sport-enduro-motorcycle-tires/?fbclid=IwAR11dMFrWfGQAFDv55cpQc57UYQiGa8cbVo6iBMhtnLyyS7XVnPgz_vMb4Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 29, 2019 Looks good more of sand tire tread with wide gaps than dual sport thought wouldn't mind trying, I need a new one for my 450 dual sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted June 29, 2019 DD, When the reviewer tells us that the street ride was smooth, do you believe them?? Bagstr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted June 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bagstr said: DD, When the reviewer tells us that the street ride was smooth, do you believe them?? Bagstr His summary said " but for short pavement stints, the E50s work without a hitch." And maybe the the tires were smooth running for him. After all, I have tried tires like Motoz, and Metzler ,that people (even riders I personally know) have swooned over, and I couldn't wait to get them off my bike after thirty miles of dirt riding...so to each, their own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted June 29, 2019 Thanks, This week I was hoping to get a G-tyre 333 from a local shop. And nice that Rocky Mountain has such a good price for E50's. Do you know of a local carrier offering a good price? (maybe a shop with a shinko 805 too - as I need two back tires just now :). Thanks for sharing out Dirt Dame. Having options and gaining knowledge from local experienced riders like you is truly valuable! (Thanks for the clutch info too)! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted June 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, MacDuncan said: Thanks, This week I was hoping to get a G-tyre 333 from a local shop. And nice that Rocky Mountain has such a good price for E50's. Do you know of a local carrier offering a good price? (maybe a shop with a shinko 805 too - as I need two back tires just now :). Thanks for sharing out Dirt Dame. Having options and gaining knowledge from local experienced riders like you is truly valuable! (Thanks for the clutch info too)! I get most of my tires from RM, E Bay or locally, Moto Forza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted June 29, 2019 When choosing a local shop, please use a shop that supports us. Supporting those who supports us is what keeps everyone's doors open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted June 30, 2019 Let us know how they work out. Im so content with the GT333 rear and $50 Shinko Fatty combo it would take a lot to get me to try another tire combination. Unless Golden tire lowers the price on the Fatty I’m happy having a new front tire every 50 hours at $50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted June 30, 2019 As long the tire is Round and Black, I just ride them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 30, 2019 Yup my shinko fatty has 1/3 of side knobs ripped off at 45 hrs but tread still 70% left. But so cheap with mousse almost worth it to relube and stuff with new tire than put on a more $$ golden and reuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luna 14 Posted July 1, 2019 I'm a total Bridgestone guy due to motocross background. Would like to try it. Tires wear out, so would like first hand knowledge. To me X30 front/X40 rear, super solid setup. Current setup (Also happen to be D.O.T. tires) which I don't care. Fr: GT 216AA Fatty, great tire all around tire. It needs high psi as sidewalls flex for my type of riding. I run min. 15psi. Rr: Kenda Parker DT. Shocked methis tire. Absolutely love this 6ply tire. Great desert/Baja/Southwest tire. Due to 6 ply can run low psi. Predictable from new to worn. Going to Kennedy Meadows soon, so I'll be reinstalling my GT333N rear I put 70 miles on, see how that performs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted July 2, 2019 7 hours ago, luna said: Rr: Kenda Parker DT. Shocked methis tire. Absolutely love this 6ply tire. Great desert/Baja/Southwest tire. Due to 6 ply can run low psi. Predictable from new to worn. I really like the Parker DT rear a lot. Have run it before, and have one in the garage waiting to go on the 501. The front Parker DT....I hate. No feedback, doesn't stick to anything...nasty front tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
