Bridegstone v02 size query

[eddd1e]

I'm new to slicks and this may be a stupid question, but Bridestone Battlax v02 come in what look like weird sizes to me.

I'm after a set of 120/70/17 - 200/55/17 for a '17 RSV4.

They come in 120/600/17 & 200/655/17.. is this the correct size? is 655 the same as 55 profile ?

Also interested to know how this will affect the TC. I presume i'll need to recalibrate it.

[Gavia]

Seriously? You need to reconsider whether you’re ready for slicks if this is your first question

[mckeann]

I don't know why Bridgestone have a different sizing chart for the V02, and I don't know what 600 or 655 means compared to a more normal size but I believe those are the correct sizes. If you buy them from FWR, Bob will keep you right


Ignore Gav, i think it's menopause

[Gavia]

mckeann said:

I don't know why Bridgestone have a different sizing chart for the V02, and I don't know what 600 or 655 means compared to a more normal size but I believe those are the correct sizes. If you buy them from FWR, Bob will keep you right


Ignore Gav, i think it's menopause

Shhhhh, it’s more to do with drink

[mckeann]

On a school night :O

[Gavia]

mckeann said:

On a school night :O

No such thing any more, every night’s a weekend night

[graeme4130]

mckeann said:

I don't know why Bridgestone have a different sizing chart for the V02, and I don't know what 600 or 655 means compared to a more normal size but I believe those are the correct sizes. If you buy them from FWR, Bob will keep you right


Ignore Gav, i think it's menopause

Yeah, V02's have an odd sizing number, but basically come up somewhere between a 200/55 and 200/60 Pirelli, so would be right for your Rsv4
The front runs the same as a 120/70
Like McKeen says, have a word with Bob Collins at FWR for the best deals and advice on Bridgestones - 020 7820 7818
Bob will talk you through compounds, but rule of thumb is the soft/hard relates to the carcass stiffness rather than the compound like a Pirelli SC1/2/0 etc, so in hotter weather you want the medium compound, and the soft compound in cooler weather

[mckeann]

I believe with the RSV4 you do need to recalibrate the TC when you switch tyres. Presumably that's in the manual

[Birky_41]

mckeann said:

I believe with the RSV4 you do need to recalibrate the TC when you switch tyres. Presumably that's in the manual

Yes you do. Easy job, got into calibration menu, put in 2nd gear and ride at about 22-23mph until it shows complete

As for tyre that size originally stated is what you'd run for a 190-200 6in rim

I also run the same tyre on my 5.5in gsxr 750 rim. Great tyres!

[eddd1e]

Thanks guys.