VT Wingman
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I just ordered a set from Rocky Mtn, both front and rear in stock according to website! Price was $235 plus Bridgestone has a $60 rebate when you purchase a set! No idea if they are going to be good but worth a try!
Bridgestone adventurecross ax41 anyone yet??
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scott123007
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I believe that's what "plus" means. You subtract that from the $235 purchase price.
Just got them mounted up. Had to wait for the rear to get here. Back order when I bought. Looks good. Mounting was easier than most everything else I've ran. Seemed pretty soft on the side wall. Will try to keep a post about them after some miles get out on.
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SkunkWorks
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Looks great!
Curious how they are on the pavement, getting to the dirt..................
Curious how they are on the pavement, getting to the dirt..................
I’m curious as well. With the rebate it makes them really attractive.
The Kenda Big blocks have been excellent on and off road. A little road noise, but surprisingly great feeling on road. The biggest complaint I have is with longevity of the rear. I’m expecting to get 3000 miles or so. I’d like a longer lasting tire.
The Kenda Big blocks have been excellent on and off road. A little road noise, but surprisingly great feeling on road. The biggest complaint I have is with longevity of the rear. I’m expecting to get 3000 miles or so. I’d like a longer lasting tire.
VT Wingman
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Yes, that is the way I understood it! They are supposed to send an Email explaining how to receive rebate from Bridgestone after they ship!
shredmeister
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Thread not moved to tire forum...yet.
Anyway, I ordered a set to try. I plan on doing some more off-road and these looked like a good choice. Prices sure vary. I went through Rocky Mountain ATV, good price (about $235 shipped like the previous post) and I'll get the rebate on them also. They also had them in stock.
Anyway, I ordered a set to try. I plan on doing some more off-road and these looked like a good choice. Prices sure vary. I went through Rocky Mountain ATV, good price (about $235 shipped like the previous post) and I'll get the rebate on them also. They also had them in stock.
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ballisticexchris
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Those are some really nice looking tires!! Call me strange but I feel really safe with knobby's.
First impressions. Road down to the American flat track races last night, woodstock ga. On the black top down the highway. Felt stable and competent. Was taking it easy to get the new off, about 60 miles round trip. Noise was as expected, more of a roar. A little more the the 804 805 but the front does have smaller lugs. So for so good.
MIMSEY
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Ordered a set and should be in route today via RMATV. The $60 off sealed the deal and I’ve been wanting to try something other than the Shinkos that have been my goto. My hope is they last at least 5K miles and have a little more puncture resistance than the 805. MMMV.
Ok. Finally got them out on some hard pack dirt. 1st impressions here. Confidence inspiring, grip on this stuff is good, front goes where I tell it, rear grabs when i want. Did do some water crossings and done fine. So far pleased but time will tell
About 150 miles today. Probably 75 or 80 off road. Hard pack gravel service roads. Rocky roads and some really good single track. Tires did a great job. Cornering grip is way better than the 804 805. Front is better but the rear is a night and day difference. As far as off road performance I could be more pleased. On road noise is so far the only negative I can come up with, but that is to be expected. Grip on road isn't an issue. I could push as hard as I liked with no problems. I'm hoping the milage is good but time will tell there.
NewAdvRider
25 years road experience, looking to add some dirt
I've got ax41's front and rear.
About 400 miles on them so far. About 300-350 of that has been lane splitting much of it in wet weather. So far they slip a bit more on the lane markers (mumps bumps) and maybe even road paint than the oem 90/10s but either I'm getting used to it or they are wearing in, as it doesn't bother me as much as it did a few weeks ago.
The noise is cool, and I tend to drive about 5-10 mph slower, 75-85 instead of 80-90 so that's actually a good thing, I don't need a ticket. They don't seem to make me tired any faster than the stockers did.
I've taken them on a few dirt roads and trails. I've mainly been focused on areas where the oem 90/10s failed (wet clay mud and wet grass made me unhappy) and these are great in those conditions. Slippery rocks and creek crossings are no problem. They grip like velcro on hard dirt and steep short ups and downs. (I'm a dirt novice, so short ups and short downs).
Pretty happy so far, except that as I mentioned above I'm probably 90/10 street/dirt at best, so maybe 50/50s weren't the best choice but I'm hoping to get few camping trips in over the next few months and it seemed like the thing to do.
About 400 miles on them so far. About 300-350 of that has been lane splitting much of it in wet weather. So far they slip a bit more on the lane markers (mumps bumps) and maybe even road paint than the oem 90/10s but either I'm getting used to it or they are wearing in, as it doesn't bother me as much as it did a few weeks ago.
The noise is cool, and I tend to drive about 5-10 mph slower, 75-85 instead of 80-90 so that's actually a good thing, I don't need a ticket. They don't seem to make me tired any faster than the stockers did.
I've taken them on a few dirt roads and trails. I've mainly been focused on areas where the oem 90/10s failed (wet clay mud and wet grass made me unhappy) and these are great in those conditions. Slippery rocks and creek crossings are no problem. They grip like velcro on hard dirt and steep short ups and downs. (I'm a dirt novice, so short ups and short downs).
Pretty happy so far, except that as I mentioned above I'm probably 90/10 street/dirt at best, so maybe 50/50s weren't the best choice but I'm hoping to get few camping trips in over the next few months and it seemed like the thing to do.
90 miles of mixed roads today , with straights and twisties , plus dirt. Bike has all new handling manors and is effortless to lean into the turns. They handle the highway well , but like to sing as you roll along. Not an issue with me , as this can be expected with a more aggressive tread pattern. In the dirt they bite well and track straight , handing out a lot of confidence. Really feel good about this purchase ! Will add more reviews as they break in.
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Up to around 600 miles on them so far. Did get to get them out on some wet muddy FS roads and side trails last Sunday. It had rained heavily Saturday night, so it was good to see how they did with the slimy stuff. All and all did well, picking a line and getting it to go there was easy, corner was spot on no issues. The grip coming out of the bends or going thru deep mud was not what I expected. The rear spun easier than I thought it would. Maybe because of the slopped block. It's there for helping with street performance and tearing at the base of the lug, but it seems to give up some bit. Noise continues to get louder and louder. I don't so much mind it. But they do roar.
1st ride on the new 'Stones, about 75 miles with 15 or so on sand/dirt/gravel. Very different road manners compared to the Shinko 804/5's. Initially, a very slow turn in with a side-to-side search sensation up front. I got it on some gravel, TC off and spun up the rear and did a few panic stops then a slow roll around the lake (4 miles and a lot of turns). Feels better on pavement but not as planted as the Shinko. Offroad, hard to determine if they're better or not. I had no issues in soft sand or hard pack which is the same as the Shinko. Now, to see how long they last.