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Bridgestone Battlax BT-003 RS Rear Tire
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Bridgestone Battlax BT-003 RS Rear Tire
Specially street-tuned sport tire derived from latest racing tire BT-003. Its Ultimate Grip Performance derived from MotoGP technology provides riders sporty riding enjoyment with confident grip on streets and dry-condition circuits.
- Street Sport Tire with Ultimate Grip Performance is derived from MotoGP technology
- Designed for Sporty Riding enjoyment with confident grip on streets and dry-condition circuits
- Specially street-turned tire developed from our latest racing tire BT-003 which has achieved many victories in production-class races (600cc-1000cc)
- BT-003RS is the successor to BT-002RS and BT-090 and covers various engine sizes and models (from middle sport class to super sport class)
- The 3LC (3 Layer Compound) provide regular wear and the optimized pattern design provides longer wear life than ex-models: BT-002RS/BT-090
- S shaped grooves across center of tread improve contact feeling, braking grip (for Front Tire) and traction grip (for Rear Tire)
- Reducing Negative Ratio in shoulder part of tread improves turning ability
- Longer Shoulder grooves than BT-003 Racing enhance WET grip and shock absorption on public roads
- Optimized angle and shape of grooves contribute to noise reduction and improved mileage
3LC + Ultraction Compound provides the necessary performance on street, with delightful handling and enhanced grip. The breaking and cornering capability on dry circuits has been improved dramatically.
- Center Compound consists of high grip compound which balances mileage and grip
- Shoulder Compound consists of "Ultraction Compound" which exerts stronger grip power in braking and cornering
- New Tread Pattern based on BT-003 Racing is tuned for increased WET grip and shock absorption on streets
- MS-BELT provides light handling, absorbs sudden input from bumps and enhances stability and good line-holding in corners
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Rating breakdown 9 reviews
5 stars
6
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Bang for the Buck
4.5
/
5
Grip
4.6
/
5
Tread life
3.5
/
5
Wet Traction
3.5
/
5
8 out of 8(100%)customers recommend this product.
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Bridgestone Battlax BT-003 RS Rear Tire Specially street-tuned sport tire derived from latest racing tire BT-003. Its Ultimate Grip Performance derived from MotoGP technology provides riders sporty riding enjoyment with confident grip on streets and dry-condition circuits. Street Sport Tire with Ultimate Grip Performance is derived from MotoGP technology Designed for Sporty Riding enjoyment with confident grip on streets and dry-condition circuits Specially street-turned tire developed from our latest racing tire BT-003 which has achieved many victories in production-class races (600cc-1000cc) BT-003RS is the successor to BT-002RS and BT-090 and covers various engine sizes and models (from middle sport class to super sport class) The 3LC (3 Layer Compound) provide regular wear and the optimized pattern design provides longer wear life than ex-models BT-002RS/BT-090 S shaped grooves across center of tread improve contact feeling, braking grip (for Front Tire) and traction grip (for Rear Tire) Reducing Negative Ratio in shoulder part of tread improves turning ability Longer Shoulder grooves than BT-003 Racing enhance WET grip and shock absorption on public roads Optimized angle and shape of grooves contribute to noise reduction and improved mileage 3LC + Ultraction Compound provides the necessary performance on street, with delightful handling and enhanced grip. The breaking and cornering capability on dry circuits has been improved dramatically. Center Compound consists of high grip compound which balances mileage and grip Shoulder Compound consists of Ultraction Compound which exerts stronger grip power in braking and cornering New Tread Pattern based on BT-003 Racing is tuned for increased WET grip and shock absorption on streets MS-BELT provides light handling, absorbs sudden input from bumps and enhances stability and good line-holding in cornersOverall rating
Rating breakdown 9 reviews
5 stars
6
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Bang for the Buck
4.5
/
5
Grip
4.6
/
5
Tread life
3.5
/
5
Wet Traction
3.5
/
5
8 out of 8(100%)customers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
great grip wet or dry, acceptable tread life
PostedApril 6, 2012
From TOWSON
State:MD
Rider Type:Adventurer
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
/
5
Grip
5
/
5
Tread life
4
/
5
Wet Traction
5
/
5
I purchased a BT003RS rear for my WR250X. I put a total of 5000 miles on it and it was completely flat spotted bald in the middle at that point, probably should have been replaced at 4000 miles, all street and light to moderate trail riding (hey, its a motard and I use it as such).
Rain traction was excellent in my experience, even when nearly bald. Dry traction was excellent as well, no issue to run right to the edge of the tire. Cold weather was acceptable provided you gave it time to warm up, otherwise it would slide very easily. Tire did surprisingly well off-road considering its distinct lack of tread so long as it wasn't too sloppy out and you kept a slower pace than you would run with knobs. I wish it had a little more rounded profile to get better wear and slow down its initial lean, but that's a personal preference from running it loaded down on a road trip for the last 2500 miles I used it.
I'd happily run one of these again probably, though I want to try a few other brands and styles before settling. I travel and ride a lot, putting around 15,000 miles a year on my WR250X, so I'll be trying something new pretty frequently.
Rides: 2008 Yamaha WR250R
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
Worth the money!
PostedMarch 12, 2012
From Medford
State:OR
Rider Type:Gear Geek
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
/
5
Grip
5
/
5
Tread life
4
/
5
Wet Traction
4
/
5
For the price these tires can not be beat! Just keep in mind, if you are using them on the street. Any aggressive road/track tires warm up quickly which means they cool just as quick. So if you make a pit stop at a store or something, just remember to let them warm up again before cracking the throttle in the lower gears!
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Rides: 2006 Honda CBR1000RR
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
great affordable tires.
PostedFebruary 28, 2012
From SD
State:CA
Rider Type:Adventurer
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
/
5
Grip
5
/
5
got these as a replacement to the stock tires for the wr250x and have to say they're excellent for the price. i haven't put a lot of miles on them so i can't comment on tread life and wet traction but they heat up quickly and grip nicely.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
excellent beginner / intermediate track day Tyre
PostedFebruary 1, 2012
Bang for the Buck
4
/
5
Grip
4
/
5
Tread life
4
/
5
Wet Traction
3
/
5
bikes used - '06 Yamaha YZF R6 ; '08 CBR 600 RR
front pressure - cold 29psi ; hot of the track 31
rear pressure -cold 28 ; hot of the track 30/31
front pressure - cold 29psi ; hot of the track 31
rear pressure -cold 28 ; hot of the track 30/31
haven't used them for street purposes [BT 016 were my choice for that] . the 003RS is a great tire for beginner/ intermediate track day purposes - good feel/ grip/ longevity. [the grips obviously don't match a DOT/ slick "race" tire especially at high temps / very fast pace ]
the front grip / feel is good for my pace. gentle / graded turn-in characteristic but tracks the corner very well [and is confidence inspiring]
the rear grip is also very good [except for very hot days / track temp when it can get slightly greasy] . good edge grip levels / predictable slides.
a front lasts at least 6-7 days depending on the track and the rear lasts 4-5 days. warms up very quickly in a lap or so[ i don't use warmers ]
haven't used it in the wet and so can't comment on it [so I've rated it as middle of the road average]
all in all > excellent tires for the price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
Excellent Grippy Tire for Track Days
PostedOctober 4, 2011
From Vancouver
State:WA
Rider Type:Cafe Racer
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
/
5
Grip
5
/
5
Tread life
4
/
5
Wet Traction
2
/
5
Picked up the tire for a weekend of track days on my street bike. Excellent grip and wear so far. Tire warms up nicely, did not use tire warmers.
Great option for sizes that are not so common, 250R race bikes run these pretty much standard tire on race tracks.
Rides: 2007 Triumph Thruxton
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
Okay so far
PostedAugust 23, 2011
Bang for the Buck
4
/
5
Grip
4
/
5
Tread life
4
/
5
Wet Traction
4
/
5
Only spent a few hours on the track with these on. It wasn't raining and I didn't break em loose at all so don't put much stock in my rating on tread life, grip levels, or wet traction.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
Excellent track-day tire
PostedAugust 7, 2011
State:NJ
Rider Type:Kneedragger
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
4
/
5
Grip
5
/
5
Tread life
1
/
5
Pros:
Incredible lean and grip at angle and good feedback when things begin to go wrong. I've corrected a slide a couple of times on this tire getting more feel from it than from a Michelin 2CT.
Incredible lean and grip at angle and good feedback when things begin to go wrong. I've corrected a slide a couple of times on this tire getting more feel from it than from a Michelin 2CT.
Cons:
Very short life. I think I did 5 track-days on this tire (no street riding) and the right side on the rear is completely bald - almost to the belt.
Very short life. I think I did 5 track-days on this tire (no street riding) and the right side on the rear is completely bald - almost to the belt.
Note - the image is after the 1st track day on this tire (you can't guage the short life from this).
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Overall rating
Good tire for a good price
PostedJune 24, 2011
From San Diego
State:CA
Rider Type:Moto Enthusiast
Age:18-24
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
4
/
5
Grip
4
/
5
Wet Traction
3
/
5
Using the tire on a mostly street use supermoto. Tire grips better than stock and feels solid in the corners. Can't comment on tread wear yet as I've only had on for a few hundred miles.
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