Replacement tires for 695

[695LAM]

Hey all,

Have a 07 695 with the stock Bridgestone BT 56's, about due for a rear tire. Front is still good,  can I put a different model of Bridgestone, like a 016 or 021 on the rear with the stock 56 on the front?  Hate to replace the front tire before it needs to be. 

Thanks for any help,
695LAM

[Slide Panda]

Hmm, lots of Ducs on the Bridgestone site.

Generally, folks can go with same same, or a slightly harder rear tire.  So a 20 or 21 might suit as a replacement.  Sometimes this sport front, sport-tour rear set up works great - in other instances the two tires just don't make the bike happy.

I'd call bridgstone and see what they think.