Connie needs new shoes so I read through this thread (a herculean effort) and decided on a Shinko 777 for the rear. Someone pages back recommended a Bridgestone BT-023 110-80/18 for the front. But I can't find that anywhere online from a US source.
Others are recommending a Shinko Verge for the front but it seems to be only available in 120-70-18.
I can get a Bridgestone BT 45 in 110-80-18.
The Verge is a radial, the BT 45 is bias.
The Shinko rear is a bias.
So my considerations are 120-70-18 vs 110-80-18, and matching radial front with bias rear vs bias front and rear.
I'm looking for the best combination of handling, grip (wet and dry), and economy.
Anybody have any thoughts on this?
Others are recommending a Shinko Verge for the front but it seems to be only available in 120-70-18.
I can get a Bridgestone BT 45 in 110-80-18.
The Verge is a radial, the BT 45 is bias.
The Shinko rear is a bias.
So my considerations are 120-70-18 vs 110-80-18, and matching radial front with bias rear vs bias front and rear.
I'm looking for the best combination of handling, grip (wet and dry), and economy.
Anybody have any thoughts on this?