Tire Question for F2
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08-30-2014, 04:18 PM
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I want help too~!!
Didn't know if I should start a different thread for this but I think I'll just ask here as the topic relates:
My personal use for my F2 is strictly commute and I ride about 35 miles (just under 55 kilometers) and I can catch all kinds of different terrain and weather (everywhere from rocky dirt in Tijuana to great riding weather on a wide flat road or a rain storm in San Diego). I've had the bike for about 3+ years and approximately 15,000 miles (although I must say I don't drive as aggressively as I've seen on the road...).
This is my starter bike. And it has had Bridgestones (Front tire says BATTLEAX BT45F, rear says G850 RADIAL EXEDRA) ever since without much of a problem. It's the only thing I've ever had so I don't know if it's preforming well in which environment and I've typically always felt in control of the bike the past 2 & a half+ years even in environments it's not intended for (rain & dirt). I want to try out some Q2s but I want to make sure I've got the most well informed decision.
Thanks in advance for all the help~!!!
My personal use for my F2 is strictly commute and I ride about 35 miles (just under 55 kilometers) and I can catch all kinds of different terrain and weather (everywhere from rocky dirt in Tijuana to great riding weather on a wide flat road or a rain storm in San Diego). I've had the bike for about 3+ years and approximately 15,000 miles (although I must say I don't drive as aggressively as I've seen on the road...).
This is my starter bike. And it has had Bridgestones (Front tire says BATTLEAX BT45F, rear says G850 RADIAL EXEDRA) ever since without much of a problem. It's the only thing I've ever had so I don't know if it's preforming well in which environment and I've typically always felt in control of the bike the past 2 & a half+ years even in environments it's not intended for (rain & dirt). I want to try out some Q2s but I want to make sure I've got the most well informed decision.
Thanks in advance for all the help~!!!
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#12
08-31-2014, 09:27 AM
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jesus christ! you have a 190 on the rear. I ran Q2's on the track in 2011. Great tire. Now they have Q3's that supposed to be better. Just in case you didnt know. Stock front is 120/60, rear is 160/60. You can run a 120/70 on the front with no problems, it raises the front of the bike just a little. Definitely stick to 160/60 on the rear. Anything bigger than that is made for a wider wheel than the F2 wheel. And such a big tire on small wheel will distort the profile by squeezing it. So in theory it not 190 anymore,
#13
09-01-2014, 09:24 AM
I still have them on. The 009. As a matter of fact when I have to replace them, I will buy another set. Just can't beat the bang for the buck. They have sat since I tore my bike down and still have the correct air pressure. Definitely worth checking into if your on a budget.
#15
05-04-2015, 08:02 AM
Most 120/70 fronts will rub on the front fender at higher speeds.
You can put a 170/60 on the rear, but it doesn't improve anything.
I personally love the s20's right now. Work great in all conditions, especially rain. Plus at just around $215 a set, they are hard to beat.
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