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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: kidproquo on July 19, 2004, 08:39:51 PM

Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: kidproquo on July 19, 2004, 08:39:51 PM
Huge difference while riding! Man, the stock tires are crap! U realise that only after u get rid of em!

Got one qsn - is it ok for the brake pads to be brushing slightly against the discs? Sorry to be sounding stupid, but just curious!

-Kid
Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: Kerry on July 19, 2004, 10:14:58 PM
You mean like, if you get the wheel off the ground and spin it, you hear the pads lightly scraping against the rotor?

Yep, that's normal.
Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: scorpi0 on July 20, 2004, 12:07:55 AM
Speaking of BT45s, what's the recommended tire pressure for them (110/70-17 Front, 140/70-17 Rear)?

Thanks!
Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: kidproquo on July 20, 2004, 06:57:05 AM
Yes, Kerry, the slight rubbing when I rotate the wheels freely. Thanx for the clarification - I was worried that something was wrong....

Scorpio, I have stock sizes for the BT45s and have the stock tire pressure - 33 front, 36 rear.
Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: JohnNS on July 20, 2004, 12:43:58 PM
I just go with the standard 33psi(front), 36psi(rear) with my BT45s

And yeah...they rule.   :thumb:
Title: Just changed my tires to BT45s
Post by: BRB96Z34 on July 20, 2004, 03:41:35 PM
Yeah, I just got my BT45's last Thursday and you're right - what a difference.  Much stickier.  I couldn't be happier.
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