HansO
Not Taking Life Too Seriously
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2010
- Messages
- 13,447
- Location
- Batemans Bay, NSW, Aus
- Ride
- 08 Rocket III R.I.P now TEX Triumph Explorer
i think the same way Mate soon as those wear bar come to surface there of and new one on
Exedra Max + Michelin Commander 2 + GO PRO2
- Thread starter mhunt75
- Start date
TriumPhil
Living Legend
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2009
- Messages
- 11,444
- Location
- Long Valley, NJ
- Ride
- '07 Mulberry Red, Carpentered & Bruted R3 Standard
Now that I'm approaching 8,000 miles on the Exedra and our riding season is winding up due to cooler weather, I thought it worthwhile to pipe in again with my 2 cents worth.
I have to agree with evil Mitch's assessment overall, except that the observations we share in common are differentiated by my results being reported in miles traveled and not, as in our esteemed Aussie reporter's case, in kilometers. Naturally, the other big difference between our experiences with this tire are the riding conditions, most notably the difference in ambient temperatures over the course of our respective riding seasons (his being year-round, mine being about 7 1/2 - 8 months long). I believe that it's fair to assume that we are both aggressive riders. For the record I should note that I never perform burnouts, but I do spend more time than many riders in lower gears (for the added power instantly on tap as well as for the modest engine braking that doing so affords me) which does lead to harder braking at times with the associated tire wear that such bad habits also cause.
As for the other big variable, i.e. road composition, who knows? From the sounds of it, though, that may be a contributing factor, too, along with the generally warmer year-round conditions to be had down in Brisbane vs. here in New Jersey. Such things would account for the roughly 2k+ or 1300+ mile difference between his and my results.
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I began to notice substantial center tread wear as I approched the 7,000 mile mark, a milestone by which the Metzelers I had used previously were totally shot. Now, with about 8,000 miles of usage, I can say that the tire is still serviceable, but I have had to become much more conservative when it comes to pushing the envelope in turns and through the twisties. If I were soley concerned with maximum performance all of the time, I'd probably pull the tire now or within 500 additional miles of usage and replace it with the same. As we are approaching the end of our riding season here, I will choose to push the beast a bit more gingerly and brake a bit less forcefully, as one needs to do anyway around here this time of the year, even with fresh meat, due to the aforementioned
30 to 40 degree drop in the ambient temperature of the local roadway surfaces, the fallen leaves littering the roads, different relative humidity and dewpoint levels, more roadkill etc..
This tire will provide another 1-2000 miles of reasonably safe and sound service before it reaches the equivalent point at which I would have replaced the Metzelers I had been using previously. Therefore, all other things being equal, I will claim that the Bridgestone will likely deliver at least a 30% (9,000 miles) better useful lifespan than the Metz provided and very possibly a bit more. Until something better comes along, I'm sticking with the Exedra, which also happens to correct our speedo deviation as a welcomed bonus. As Mitch mentioned, the wear pattern is markedly more even across the entire tread pattern and that is another big plus. Again, just for the record, my chicken strips are about 1/8" wide on both outer edges of the tread or, in essence, they are negligible.
N.B. as of 3/10/14: I pulled and replaced the tire early the following season with only another 500 miles of usage and with some cord showing. All in all the tire gave me about 15% more mileage than the Metz at about 70% of the price of a Metz, so, overall, IMO, the B'stone is a better behaving and significantly more economical tire!
I have to agree with evil Mitch's assessment overall, except that the observations we share in common are differentiated by my results being reported in miles traveled and not, as in our esteemed Aussie reporter's case, in kilometers. Naturally, the other big difference between our experiences with this tire are the riding conditions, most notably the difference in ambient temperatures over the course of our respective riding seasons (his being year-round, mine being about 7 1/2 - 8 months long). I believe that it's fair to assume that we are both aggressive riders. For the record I should note that I never perform burnouts, but I do spend more time than many riders in lower gears (for the added power instantly on tap as well as for the modest engine braking that doing so affords me) which does lead to harder braking at times with the associated tire wear that such bad habits also cause.
As for the other big variable, i.e. road composition, who knows? From the sounds of it, though, that may be a contributing factor, too, along with the generally warmer year-round conditions to be had down in Brisbane vs. here in New Jersey. Such things would account for the roughly 2k+ or 1300+ mile difference between his and my results.
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I began to notice substantial center tread wear as I approched the 7,000 mile mark, a milestone by which the Metzelers I had used previously were totally shot. Now, with about 8,000 miles of usage, I can say that the tire is still serviceable, but I have had to become much more conservative when it comes to pushing the envelope in turns and through the twisties. If I were soley concerned with maximum performance all of the time, I'd probably pull the tire now or within 500 additional miles of usage and replace it with the same. As we are approaching the end of our riding season here, I will choose to push the beast a bit more gingerly and brake a bit less forcefully, as one needs to do anyway around here this time of the year, even with fresh meat, due to the aforementioned
30 to 40 degree drop in the ambient temperature of the local roadway surfaces, the fallen leaves littering the roads, different relative humidity and dewpoint levels, more roadkill etc..
This tire will provide another 1-2000 miles of reasonably safe and sound service before it reaches the equivalent point at which I would have replaced the Metzelers I had been using previously. Therefore, all other things being equal, I will claim that the Bridgestone will likely deliver at least a 30% (9,000 miles) better useful lifespan than the Metz provided and very possibly a bit more. Until something better comes along, I'm sticking with the Exedra, which also happens to correct our speedo deviation as a welcomed bonus. As Mitch mentioned, the wear pattern is markedly more even across the entire tread pattern and that is another big plus. Again, just for the record, my chicken strips are about 1/8" wide on both outer edges of the tread or, in essence, they are negligible.
N.B. as of 3/10/14: I pulled and replaced the tire early the following season with only another 500 miles of usage and with some cord showing. All in all the tire gave me about 15% more mileage than the Metz at about 70% of the price of a Metz, so, overall, IMO, the B'stone is a better behaving and significantly more economical tire!
Last edited:
HansO
Not Taking Life Too Seriously
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2010
- Messages
- 13,447
- Location
- Batemans Bay, NSW, Aus
- Ride
- 08 Rocket III R.I.P now TEX Triumph Explorer
How slack you still have 1/8 inch chicken strip
You pay for the whole tyre USE IT!!!
Just kiddin thanks another good comprehensive report
You pay for the whole tyre USE IT!!!
Just kiddin thanks another good comprehensive report
CanberraR3
Living Legend
- Joined
- May 27, 2010
- Messages
- 11,337
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Ride
- Triumphs, but no Rocket just now.
Mitch, the Cobra is great and wears better than Metz. Looks very cool too. But I bet you wouldn't like it in the wet. If you we're to use the same amount of throttle with an Avon as you do with the BS you'll rip the tread off it in no time, so it wouldn't be on there for long!
And Phill, good point about ambient temp. I would also add that more than half the kms I have on my current tyre were put on in one 3500km trip. That perhaps accounts for the fact i havent noticed any drop in performance - it's in better shape than it would be with my normal round town, more spirited riding. Because very little of that trip was on highways and a lot of it (thankfully) was on windy, country roads, I also have no flat centre. Both tyres have remained nice and rounded the whole time.
And Phill, good point about ambient temp. I would also add that more than half the kms I have on my current tyre were put on in one 3500km trip. That perhaps accounts for the fact i havent noticed any drop in performance - it's in better shape than it would be with my normal round town, more spirited riding. Because very little of that trip was on highways and a lot of it (thankfully) was on windy, country roads, I also have no flat centre. Both tyres have remained nice and rounded the whole time.
Evil Mitch
LETS RIDE
Dont worry mate im pretty much sold on the exedra max i think its a great tire and it will become a regular resident on the back of my beast. I always said that even if it only lasted as lond as a metz it would be a winner due to better handling in corners and a better price. So at an extra 2000-3000 k its definitely a winner . My next rear will be a bridgy again but with the avon front . I will eventually try an avon rear but im not expecting to want to switch from bridgestone id just like to experience one first hand so when someone asks me for my opinion i can honestly say what i think rather than passing on secondhand knowlege based on someone elses opinion
. Im fairly certain the arse of my machine will be sporting a bridgy more often than not but i feel it would be unfair of me to state the bridgy is a better tire than the cobra without ever having tried one. 
Paul Jacobs
Bald is best
I sent an email to the fokes in the USA regarding shipping 4 Bridgestone Exedra max
240/55R16M/C This is the responce i recieved.
Dear Paul,
The amount of the tires are $679.96 USD with shipping $105.00 USD this includes all fees, and here is a list of our shipping quotes. We use DHL and this takes about 3 to 6 business days to get to you. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Thank you
If we work on an exchangerate of $1 to $1 each tyre will set us back $196.24 I want one I'm looking for takers for the other 3 in the Gold Coast to Brisbane area. I can deliver if required.
let me know if your interested.
240/55R16M/C This is the responce i recieved.
Dear Paul,
The amount of the tires are $679.96 USD with shipping $105.00 USD this includes all fees, and here is a list of our shipping quotes. We use DHL and this takes about 3 to 6 business days to get to you. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Thank you
If we work on an exchangerate of $1 to $1 each tyre will set us back $196.24 I want one I'm looking for takers for the other 3 in the Gold Coast to Brisbane area. I can deliver if required.
let me know if your interested.
UNCLE JESSE
Nitrous
that's a good Price for four of them but I went to the dark side after I put the third one on 7000 miles was just not enough for me $100.00 and 20+ thousand miles I like a lot better
Mittzy
The Hooligan - Just Doing Stuff
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2011
- Messages
- 8,533
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Ride
- 2020 TFC #385, 2014 R3 Roadster 230hp (BRUTUS)
I'm in Paul....... I will take one.
What about fronts?
Dennsell
Top Fuel
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2009
- Messages
- 1,860
- Location
- Kawasaki Japan (Perth WA) (GY - UK)
- Ride
- Bonnie T 100, unfortunately not Rocket lll Country
Im interested but I dont know what it would cost to get over to Perth I think I paid $340 for mine.. anyway if you have one left it may be worthwhile maybe if you want to post on ??
Maybe they would send one to WA...
HansO
Not Taking Life Too Seriously
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2010
- Messages
- 13,447
- Location
- Batemans Bay, NSW, Aus
- Ride
- 08 Rocket III R.I.P now TEX Triumph Explorer
Im interested but I dont know what it would cost to get over to Perth I think I paid $340 for mine.. anyway if you have one left it may be worthwhile maybe if you want to post on ??
Maybe they would send one to WA...
No reason why you and couple the boy over West don't get together do you own group buy from the US
