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Bridgestone BA/TTLAX SPORT TOURING T30

The Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 11 owner reviews 45% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P4 of 7 · 2014 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 62,400miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone BA/TTLAX SPORT TOURING T30

6.6/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 11 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews11 owner reviews · rated 71% 29% 42%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 58%
Combined 37% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 42% of this score. The other 58% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2014 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire Test Motorrad · 180/55 ZR 17 P4 / 7 Placing only
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
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The latest test

2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire Test P4 of 7

The T30 is particularly impressive as an all round balanced and very neutral tire

Winner: Michelin Pilot Road 4

Every independent test of the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20142014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire TestMotorrad · 180/55 ZR 17P4 / 7
Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30?
Owners rate the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 7 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,350 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 again?
45% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say

Across 11 owner ratings the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.5. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Wet Grip 72%
  • Wear 70%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Handling 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 71%

“These were on the bike when I bought it and were almost new. No major issues in wet or dry, steering a little slow and steady, very stable on brakes. Reasonable mileage - rear worn to TWI bar, front would still have...”

  • Honda CB900F Hornet
  • 4,700 miles
Read full review → 900 found this helpful
Most critical 61%

“I've had the T30 on my VFR 800 Vtec for 2 months covering 2500 miles (4000KM). In that time they have covered "fun" rides and commuting on a mixture of roads with and without luggage, both in and out of town. The grip...”

  • Honda VFR 800
  • 2,500 miles
Read full review → 635 found this helpful
Longest term 81%

“I need to replace stock tire which is Dunlop Sportmax, dont remember what model. using my bike to travel about 500 miles in every 2 weeks. so, I need sport touring tire that can have a good mileage. my friend suggest...”

  • Kawasaki kawasaki z800
  • 12,500 miles
Read full review → 578 found this helpful

All 8 Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
71%
Member
These were on the bike when I bought it and were almost new. No major issues in wet or dry, steering a little slow and steady, very stable on brakes. Reasonable mileage - rear worn to TWI bar, front would still have gone further but was losing shape. Replaced with T32's
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 900
71%
Member
I've been a Bridgestone fan for years but have to say let down by the wear rate of the T30. 4300 miles and both tires done on my VFR1200, nothing like the hype. Maybe should have gone for the Gt version.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 597
74%
Member
I have used several tire makes over the years as i am a high mileage user average 10k a year, I look for value, grip and longevity.
I tend to ride in a progressive style with a mix of solo and pillion.
The T30`s give excellent grip on both wet and dry surfaces with no dramas.
However they are expensive to buy and only lasted 6000 miles, but are very stable.
In summary, good gripping tires but do not last so are not great value, but this is my requirements, if grip was my only concern then these would be near the top of the list.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 578

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70%
Member
  • Yamaha FZ6
  • 120/70 R17 W
  • 6,400 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Tire wore into a funny "V" pattern that made cornering feel weird for the last 1000-2000 miles. Not sure why. Cords were showing on the right side today after 6,400 miles (I had expected more out of a sport touring front tire . . .).

Replaced with T30 EVO today. Will see if it lasts better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Wear 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 583
81%
Member
I need to replace stock tire which is Dunlop Sportmax, dont remember what model. using my bike to travel about 500 miles in every 2 weeks. so, I need sport touring tire that can have a good mileage. my friend suggest this tire and i give a try.

first impression, this tire have a good grip in hot day, but during rain it slip especially at road marking. didnt push too much on corner since i know its sport touring tire. but i did get about 20000KM (12500 miles) by average ride at speed of 140-160km/h (86-100mph).

now i'm using same tire with different size. 190/50, this tire even more stable during cornering. and this time i install bazzaz to increase performances and now my average riding speed about 160-180km/h (100-110mph). now already at 20000km (12500 miles), but still have about 40% thread at center.

front tire i use T30 120/70, i lose count of the mileage, but its about 18000 miles or 30000km.

definitely will buy as my next tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 578
87%
Member
Having now covered 6000 miles 10k km. Riding a VFR800 IN ALL weathers both single and two up with luggage on high-speed long distance motorway trips and shorter A and B road thrashing, these tires have been excelent. Grippy and stable even at 0 degrees Celsius in heavy rain. A bit squared of on the rear after repeated motorway use is all, still have 3-5 mm tread depth and am confident they'd be good for another 1500 miles, with more balanced riding. Almost S20 performance but with more than double the life. Can't fault them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 634
61%
Member
I've had the T30 on my VFR 800 Vtec for 2 months covering 2500 miles (4000KM).
In that time they have covered "fun" rides and commuting on a mixture of roads with and without luggage, both in and out of town.
The grip levels are fine in the dry for a tire with expect high mileage capability, compared to the S20 Evo Tires fitted before, the bike squirms and slips a little more in both wet and dry conditions on surface changes in corners, noticeable mostly on the rear, it's not accident causing, but noticeable. In the wet the tire is good and holds on nicely, metal covers should be avoided though. Recently on a 240 mile wet run on the motorway 60 - 85MPH (100 – 140KM) in heavy rain and spray, I had no cause to doubt the tires; the T30 is stable and comfortable at speed even with running water on the road. Good wear rates observed so far; starting to notice a little wear, this tire should see me through the winter at 1200 miles a month.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 635
95%
Member
Fitted this week,only done about 300 miles,loads of grip in the dry chicken strips nearly gone already,hope they last!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 593
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