Tyre longevity and planning a trip

[kipperfish]

I've got the Bridgestones on my '15 RR from new.
So far I've done about 1,500 miles, but have a trip to Germany planned in June and will be doing between 1,500 and 2,000 miles.

It will likely have 2,000 miles on the clock before I set off, so my question is.... Do you think that I'll need to change my tyres before my trip?

 

[alex]

Depends.
How aggressive you are on the throttle.
How heavy you are, and your kit. (no offence)
Which Bridgestones they are (BT016's I assume)
What they look like after 1,500 miles.

Most seem to rate (in no particular order); Michelin PR4's, Metzler M7RR's, Conti Sport 2's, Dunlop SportSmart2's for longer trips. The BT016's do appear to wear out faster, but again it's rider/use dependent.

 

[nebyna]

I would just put a new rear on before you go......job done

and one less thing to worry about

 

[kipperfish]

Thanks guys.

How aggressive you are on the throttle. - I'd say I'm fairly mechanically sympathetic most of the time.
How heavy you are, and your kit. (no offence) - I'm 99kgs + kit
Which Bridgestones they are (BT016's I assume) - Battlax S20 EVO
What they look like after 1,500 miles. - They look pretty fresh, although I can't find the wear indicator on the tread!

 

[mike g]

Normally find you can get 3000 miles out of rear but 4000 you may see the wire particularly motorway work. Germany will be fast!

 

[soofsayer]

What they look like after 1,500 miles. - They look pretty fresh, although I can't find the wear indicator on the tread!

Just been away for a few days with a mate who had those tyres on and we couldn't find the bars on the tread either.
I am about to change my M7RR rear (and front) after 4000+ miles, great tyre.
You could always take the wheels to a fitter and get the tyres changed but keep the Bridgestones and have them put back on when your new ones expire if they seem ok?

 

[bananaman]

As above, change for peace of mind and keep 'em for later