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Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#1 Post by Smoker » Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:38 pm

Where can I buy a Bridgestone BT45 or BT45V 100/90-18 tire in the USA?

Dificult to find! :smt017
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#2 Post by T.RexRacing » Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:48 pm

Front? I can only find it in 100/80-18 in H rated in the catalog.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#3 Post by waltmil » Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:52 pm

I got mine from Motorcycle Superstore on line. Whoops, no joy there now. All they show is S11 in 100/90. I got mine about a year ago.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#4 Post by Evans Ward » Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:57 pm

I've used Chapparal and Rocky Mountain Cycle/ ATV with favorable success in purchasing BT 45s before.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#5 Post by Smoker » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:35 pm

T.RexRacing wrote:Front? I can only find it in 100/80-18 in H rated in the catalog.
Yes, front tire.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#6 Post by Smoker » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:38 pm

Listed on the Bridgestone site:

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/mot ... /bt45.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#7 Post by Smoker » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:40 pm

Evans Ward wrote:I've used Chapparal and Rocky Mountain Cycle/ ATV with favorable success in purchasing BT 45s before.
Already checked both of those. :smt009
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#8 Post by T.RexRacing » Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:48 pm

It's not available over the counter. I talked to the PU rep and he said you'll need to special order from your local shop.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#9 Post by waltmil » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:11 pm

How do you feel about Metzler Lazertec?
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#10 Post by Smoker » Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:00 am

waltmil wrote:How do you feel about Metzler Lazertec?
Well, on the Metzler site, the Lasertecs are rated at only 1 out of 5 stars for GRIP. Also, I don't think the Lasertecs are dual-compound.

IMO not the best choice.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#11 Post by Smoker » Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:14 am

T.RexRacing wrote:It's not available over the counter. I talked to the PU rep and he said you'll need to special order from your local shop.
I don't know of any local shop that will special order Bridgestone tires - and I live in Los Angeles.

I haven't spoke to anyone at Bridgestone, but I have a feeling this size may be NLA in the states.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#12 Post by rd guy » Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:21 am

check out PETES SUPERBIKES ?
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#13 Post by waltmil » Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:48 am

This could be a real problem for me. My XZ550 takes the same tires as the RZ. My RZ is good but the XZ needs tires. I think I am going to try some Avon Road Riders.
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#14 Post by T.RexRacing » Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:00 am

Anything from our members north of the border?
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Re: Need BT45 100/90-18 Tire

#15 Post by silverstrom » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:12 pm

T.RexRacing wrote:Anything from our members north of the border?
As mentioned above, Pete's Superbike in Quebec is said to have the best prices and ships anywhere. The high US exchange rate will help.

100/90V18 BT45 is listed.

http://www.petes-superbike.com/bt45-c-2 ... 5_104.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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