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Originally Posted by Always4Kawis
I don't know that you can go wrong with about any tire make for your bike in the 180/55; Michelin, Pirelli, Dunlop, Bridgestone, and others all make excellent replacement tires.
Also, the popularity of these tires generally dictates aggressive pricing on them. I think you shouldn't be paying over $150 max for any of them; possibly as low as $130. I don't know what area you are in, but check your local bike shops (if there are any); do you have a CycleGear close? There are dozens of online merchants if none of the above are avaiable to you.
Another possibility is buying used; check the classifieds in your local sportbike forums if that's an option for you.
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Thanks for the reply. - I agree that you probably couldn't go wrong with any of the brands, - but even within the 180/55 sizes there are so many options. - Was hoping if I someone had access to the Manufacturer's suggestions, - I could narrow my search. In the this case, - it's a (BT012R) 180/55ZR-17 (M/C) Bridgestone Battlax on the rear - and it' composite match on the front. - If someone has the owner's manual for this bike, - I think the info may be in there.
Without being able to locate the exact rear (without paying $300+) dollars, - I had originally downloaded a manual (which I can't find now) that listed two other matches and tire sets and tire manufacturers for this specific bike.
So, it probably doesn't matter too much, - I just can't get out of my head that the specific answer is out there.
Thanks.