speeeding

I think the 2nd layer is supposed to be a softer compound than the 1st. So although it the shallower tread won't clear water as well, they would probably be a little stickier in the dry.

Moneeb

Thanks for remembering xviper! and thanks for all the excellent advice you and others offered me back then.

I went ahead and took the MSF course and got my motorcycle license. Unfortunately financial constraints are preventing me from purchasing my motorbike at the current time. Hopefully within the next 6-9 months

Moneeb

Mike - thanks for the links to those pics of the wear bars. I am sorry to say this but I cannot exactly make out what and where the wear bars are Could you or someone else describe where I should be looking?

Thanks

xviper

In the outside pic: it's the things with a slight pink tinge to them.
In the inside pic: Follow the two vertical grooves (right half of pic). The groove has a gap in it before it continues to the bottom of the page. This gap is the wear bar. When the bar is level with the tire tread, you should be thinking about getting new tires. When the wear bars are worn out and don't exist, you're in big trouble.

2kturkey

[QUOTE]Originally posted by speeeding
[B]I think the 2nd layer is supposed to be a softer compound than the 1st.

jschmidt

This is how it is with regular tires. I seem to remember that the S-02 marketing said that they operated otherwise.

Anyone else remember this?

Tanqueray

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jschmidt
[B]This is how it is with regular tires. I seem to remember that the S-02 marketing said that they operated otherwise.

Jim@tirerack

The S02 that is original equipment does not have a dual layer compound, only the Pole Position tires have that.
As far as changing the tires the wear bar is at 2/32nd tread depth. At this level the wet traction has deteriorated but the dry should still be good. Most people will change a little before this area.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you

Jim 800-428-8355-364

jschmidt

Another misunderstanding bites the dust.

Different compounds, different tread configuration, different relationship to nominal sizing, flatter tread.

Seems like calling these things S-02s is just hyperbole. Wonder what Bridgestone actually thinks of the Honda specifications. If they are perfect, why didn't they incorporate them?

turbolane

Just out of curiosity, it was my understanding that Honda asked Bridgestone to (help?) design a tire for the S2000, is this correct or did Honda give Bridgestone specs and simply ask them to manufacture the tires?