Author Topic: Bridgestone Battlax BT46 Tire (Read 1698 times)

steven c · « **on:** March 27, 2022, 04:11:14 PM »

Anyone us a BT46 on the rear of 98 EV? Mainly will the 140-80 rear clear the swing arm?

Burkslaw · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2022, 04:42:38 PM »

Had that tire on my 2001 Jackal. It fit, but with only about 1/4 inch clearance on right side.

yogidozer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2022, 05:29:57 PM »

Steve, here are the specs. I'd go with a 130. Narrower means a bit quicker handling.
Admittedly, hardly noticeable, but the original 140 was narrower than most 140's
https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr176/

steven c · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2022, 07:19:47 AM »

Thanks I went with the 130. Good deal from Dennis Kirk 2 tires for $215 plus a $50 rebate from Bridgestone.

Madtownguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2022, 11:26:33 AM »

Anyone us a BT46 on the rear of 98 EV? Mainly will the 140-80 rear clear the swing arm?

It fits just fine. I started using the BT46 when BT45's were discontinued.

pete mcgee · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2022, 06:16:13 AM »

So how do the bt45 and bt46 compare?
Same feel/grip , same milage? Pressures?
One noticeably better or worse than the other?

Beowulf · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2022, 02:56:59 PM »

So how do the bt45 and bt46 compare?
Same feel/grip , same milage? Pressures?
One noticeably better or worse than the other?

interested to hear as well. Considering these for my wife’s Royal Enfield

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