Bridgestone BT003 or Michilen Power One?

101lifts2 · 08-23-2010, 01:24 AM

I'm considering trying the Power Ones from riding BT002/BT003 for 5 years now. Anyone have experience with the Power One?

TYEster · 08-23-2010, 08:09 AM

I hear their better for the tracks around here in TX over the DOT 003.

I run the 003RS which are really just soft street tires. Looking to try the Power Pures next go round.

101lifts2 · 08-25-2010, 01:19 AM

Why do they last longer?

TYEster · 08-25-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Why do they last longer?

Since I'm not really at all involved in the racing scene, I can't be more specific. Mostly just hearsay from a shop who races and receives lots of take-offs from various racers. It seems that their the more popular tire. But then I do know there are people who do run the 003DOT and even Pirelli DOT corsa's.

Probably just personal choice on what they feel most comfortable on.

OTB · 08-25-2010, 10:01 AM

Mostly has to do with carcass and compound: the Bridgstones are an OK street/track tire for the casual trackday person; they heat up quick and give decent grip (good for the street); but if you are into serious track times then you are going to be sliding around a lot.

The Michelin Pures are a softer compounded tire, but slower to heat up (they need more flexing to get hot), but they stay stickier, longer. If you get to a serious pace, you will see some tearing, but that is normal. Tires are good for a sprint race or two, depending on abrasiveness of the track and pace of the rider, but I've seen the right side of Pures destroyed in one heat at Thunderbolt by aggressive riders.

101lifts2 · 08-27-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OTB

Mostly has to do with carcass and compound: the Bridgstones are an OK street/track tire for the casual trackday person; they heat up quick and give decent grip (good for the street); but if you are into serious track times then you are going to be sliding around a lot.

The Michelin Pures are a softer compounded tire, but slower to heat up (they need more flexing to get hot), but they stay stickier, longer. If you get to a serious pace, you will see some tearing, but that is normal. Tires are good for a sprint race or two, depending on abrasiveness of the track and pace of the rider, but I've seen the right side of Pures destroyed in one heat at Thunderbolt by aggressive riders.

The Pures are a street tire...the 003s are a race tire. Did you mean the Power Ones?

OTB · 08-27-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The Pures are a street tire...the 003s are a race tire. Did you mean the Power Ones?

Yep...my bad.

08-23-2010, 01:24 AM	#1
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Bridgestone BT003 or Michilen Power One? I'm considering trying the Power Ones from riding BT002/BT003 for 5 years now. Anyone have experience with the Power One? __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

08-25-2010, 01:19 AM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Why do they last longer? __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

08-25-2010, 10:01 AM	#5
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Mostly has to do with carcass and compound: the Bridgstones are an OK street/track tire for the casual trackday person; they heat up quick and give decent grip (good for the street); but if you are into serious track times then you are going to be sliding around a lot. The Michelin Pures are a softer compounded tire, but slower to heat up (they need more flexing to get hot), but they stay stickier, longer. If you get to a serious pace, you will see some tearing, but that is normal. Tires are good for a sprint race or two, depending on abrasiveness of the track and pace of the rider, but I've seen the right side of Pures destroyed in one heat at Thunderbolt by aggressive riders. __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

08-23-2010, 08:09 AM	#2
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	I hear their better for the tracks around here in TX over the DOT 003. I run the 003RS which are really just soft street tires. Looking to try the Power Pures next go round.