Opinions on BT016 pro

[bsowers34]

Need tires for my 07 i just bought. It has the original BT056's on it, bike only has 3700 miles. Not worried about tire life so much, just grip for handling this beast. The local shop has BT016 pros on sale for 220 the pair plus mounting, what do busa riders think of these? I've never kept a bike long enough to wear out a set of tires. I can get Pirelli Diablo rossos at the same kind of deal, I've had two sets of those on a ZX9R and a CBR600RR, and they were pretty good too. Just looking for advice.

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

That is a great tire. It would serve you well on your Busa.

 

[twotonevert]

Agreed, the 16's are good tires, comparable to the Q-2's.

 

[bsowers34]

Thanks, that's what I needed to hear. This is the biggest bike I've had, and I've had 14, 9 since 2011.

 

[twotonevert]

Thanks, that's what I needed to hear. This is the biggest bike I've had, and I've had 14, 9 since 2011.

You dont even break them in good before trading!

 

[GIXERHP]

Who is selling them for $220 and what size rear is it?

 

[skydivr]

IF you can find the Q3 at even close to the price, buy the Q3! IT's a BETTER tire than the 016Pro even thought the 016Pro isn't that bad a tire.

 

[mynewride]

sportbiketrackgear.com has a pair of the new q3 tires for $232 after 40 mail in rebate and free shipping

 

[skydivr]

sportbiketrackgear.com has a pair of the new q3 tires for $232 after 40 mail in rebate and free shipping

While the 016 Pro is a good tire, the Q3 is a generation better!

 

[jones2507]

i just put the 016s on my busa no problems yet

 

[Tufbusa]

The BT016 is a great tire and will serve you well. However, as skydivr says, the Dunlop Q3 is a generation ahead and well worth the extra $12 bucks.

 

[bsowers34]

Cycle gear, choice of 180 or 190 rears ans 120 front

 

[bsowers34]

You dont even break them in good before trading!

And guess what, I had that 07 for 5 weeks, sold it and regretted it so I bought a 13 Yellow limited edition brand new. It will be around for awhile.

 

[caspernz]

And guess what, I had that 07 for 5 weeks, sold it and regretted it so I bought a 13 Yellow limited edition brand new. It will be around for awhile.

Good choice! Just be careful with the 13 Yellow LE, as it's a colour that seems to catch the eye of the ladies

The wife has noticed it...

 

[Adam G]

Good choice! Just be careful with the 13 Yellow LE, as it's a colour that seems to catch the eye of the ladies

The wife has noticed it...

Hmmm, I was not aware of this. My single brother should know about this. I will tell him.

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

Good Tire.