Description
Owners running a 130/90-16 rear on a cruiser or standard-style classic will find the Battlax BT46R strikes a rare balance: period-correct sizing with tread technology that was not around when the bike rolled off the line.
The BT46R keeps the bias-ply construction that these older frames and suspensions were tuned around, but Bridgestone updated the compound and tread pattern so it grips better in the wet, wears more evenly, and does not feel vague at speed the way a lot of old-school rear tires can. It is a straightforward, no-drama replacement rather than a tire that asks the rider to relearn the bike.
Key specs and features:
- Bias-ply carcass construction matched to the original vintage sport and touring platforms it replaces
- Tubeless design on most sizes for simpler maintenance and easier repairs than older tube-type equivalents
- Successor to the long-running BT45, developed with a modern tread compound and profile
- Tuned tread pattern intended to improve wet and dry grip over the outgoing BT45 design
- Sidewall styling that keeps the classic look expected on a vintage-era machine
- Consistent, predictable steering response suited to relaxed sport and touring riding
- Sized 130/90-16 with a 67H load/speed rating, built as a tubeless rear tire
Rated 67H and built tubeless, this 130/90-16 rear is sized for wider vintage rims and pairs well with the matching BT46 front for owners restoring or maintaining a classic-era ride. Confirm rim compatibility before mounting, since bias-ply tires are less tolerant of an incorrect rim width than radials.
