Bridgestone H50
#31
05-08-2022, 06:48 PM
I absolutely loved the American elites I had, but when the rear started to crack with less than 5k,I decided to go replace it with a Bridgestone. The ride, handling, and durability all seem very good - better than most.. The only downside is that when it rains, I feel like I am on skates. Even light applications of the rear brakes send the ABS into a hissy fit.
#33
05-10-2022, 04:29 PM
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#34
07-21-2022, 03:34 PM
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Just to kick the dead horse, has anyone run the Bridgestone Exedra G850s? The 180/55zr18 specifically. The load & speed rating is 74W vs. the 80H on the AE which I do not like. I have gone thru two of them on my 2020 Ultra Limited in less than 20k. My riding style and the hot Texas roads do not help. Most of the time, I will be by myself and, occasionally, my wife on the back for local rides with no heavy gear. What say the experts?
#35
07-21-2022, 05:31 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Seeing as this ,dead horse, is kicking. An update on my set of tires. On the highway they were as if I was on a Velcro strip in the corners but I didn’t exactly push the limits either. Two lane roads where the speed is down a bit they seemed to make the ride a bit smoother. Being on a switch back especially. Although I have already remedied the vibration issue.
#37
09-07-2022, 02:09 PM
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#38
09-07-2022, 02:42 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Tire prices have definitely gone up. I bought them in 2018 for 175 dollars. Now they are 235 online. Got a quote from the dealer to see how much since I might switch to Dunlops and was told about 400 dollars just to bring in the rear wheel. I already have them off. Im thinking of taking them to cycle gear at this point.
#39
09-07-2022, 04:05 PM
Cycle Gear is cheap and good, just slow sometimes. They're an hour away so I don't like making 2 separate trips. I've been using the Honda dealer down in Fresno lately. They have been as cheap as Cycle Gear but get it done within a couple of hours while I run errands........
#40
09-21-2022, 08:15 AM
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Update on this, I have the rear tire now! I find it is a very smooth ride so far. Have not been riding much because I have to replace the front tire. Couldn't afford to do both at the same time and I thought I had more life on the front than I actually do. Hope to have the front on by mid October so hopefully be able to give a better review.