And in fourth place surprisingly comes the new T30 (translated by Bing)
Weight: front 4.3 kg, rear 6.5 kg
Country of origin: Japan
Info/shares: Bridgestone Germany, Tel. 0 61 72/40 81 73,
www.bridgestone-mc.deReview: Road/Highway: (130 points, 4th place)
Even if convinced Bridgestone not on the manoeuvrability which approaches conti or Michelin's competitors, particularly through its high neutrality throughout the entire tilt range. When braking in a tilted position light installation is a moment felt though, which but not particularly dominant emerges when compared to the other tires in the test. The feedback for the detention reserves quickly turns and a real plus remains very good straight spout stability - what is particularly interesting the T 30 especially for long haul tours driver in passenger operation, and with full loading on motorways.
Wet test: (84 points, 4th place)
On the one hand, the Japanese convinces his successful vote in the border areas on the front and Hinterpartie. Compared to the top tires in this test the holding reserves in the wet in a tilted position are but quickly used up, also the slide to the rear a tick to spontaneously. Also during acceleration the rear nuts at an early stage. Completely different braking: with 45 m braking distance from 60 mph is the fastest the T 30!
Bottom line:The T 30 convinces especially as balanced and very neutrally tuned touring tire. On the brakes in wet conditions of Japan tire but can use no special accents.
Motorcycle verdict: Sleeps 4, 214 points.