Bridgestone 023

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  1. Mike07

    Mike07 Active Member

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    Hi, Two mates have these tyres on the bikes Blackbird and ZZ1400. Seems as if plenty of tread is left, but both rear tyres are showing a light line running around the circumference, just left of centre. Is this a wear indicator, or something else. we have all guessed, does anyone know?
    ..... Thanks,
    . Mike.
     
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    The line is where the different compounds meet Mike.
    Perfectly normal For dual compound :)
     
  3. Mike07

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    Thanks, but why only one side? or will with more wear the other side appear.
     
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    Not sure to be honest mike.
    I just took this picture of mine, tyre only done 200 miles.
    The line is evident both sides "although not shown in picture"

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Si.

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    Mines the same, new rear scrubbed in properly today... M5 Metzeler, always does the same:

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  6. Mike07

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    Found this on M&P site

    Please note:
    After prolonged use in a straight line the BT-023 tyres are showing a line down the centre of the tyre (both front and rear) covering the whole circumference of the tyre. This line is the anti static strip. This is used to decrease the electrical activity created by the extra silica used in the tyres and could appear regularly after long motorway / upright riding stints. If the tyres are used on general A roads (small amount of upright use) then the line is likely to not appear and could also disappear as the riding environment changes. This is a design element within the tyre and there is / are no concerns with handling etc.
     
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    Always had this line, awesome tyres too

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