What are the best tires for street/strip?

[Power225]

I want to get a tire that will last a little while on the street, but performs well at the strip? Please recommend tires, sizes, and pounds of pressure to run. Thanks

 

[Power225]

Also, what tires, sizes, and pressure would you recommend for a 6-9 inch extended arm.

 

[STUNNAH]

I just started to run a Shinko R003 190/50/17...Hard enough for the street and sticky enough for the track...I run a 6" ext and it hooks like crazy...Feels really good on the street...

 

[Blue Streak]

I also run a Shinko 190/50/17 on my busa. I run about 25psi in it on the street and track. Its a little heavier than most tires but it last a long time on the street and hooks great at the track. You just have to be sure to heat it up good at the track.

 

[grabntwist]

Mickey Tompson shootout for the track. If you're runnin' a long arm you probably shouldn't be too concearned with street performance.

 

[Power225]

Where could I buy either the Shinko tire, or the Mickey Thompson Shootout Tire?

 

[grabntwist]

Fast By Gast.

 

[cache]

dont ride the Mickey on the street.

I use the shinko since I hit the street once in a while (wild hair - not legal bike)

 

[Blue Streak]

You can also buy them from Schnitz racing.

 

[CoolBUSA5454]

Pirelli Supercorsa Blue Dot

 

[STUNNAH]

Where could I buy either the Shinko tire, or the Mickey Thompson Shootout Tire?

Street & Track Imports...

 

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Been using the Metzeler M1, but it's longevity seems to be decreasing with each purchase. I may try to Avon next. I do love the Metzeler's gripping in straights & twisties though.

BD

 

[Power225]

Stunnah, I checked the site and found
PT003-190 17 X 190 X 50, Rear $159.95. Just trying to make sure this is the same tire you are talking about because you called it an R003. Thank you for the response.

 

[Power225]

Stunnah, do you run this tire on the stock wheel or did you buy an aftermarket wheel? Would you recommend running it on the stock wheel?

 

[Blue Streak]

This is the part number Schnitz has listed PT003-190  17 X 190 X 50, Rear $159.95  for the Shinko Stealth. Oh yeah and there is no need for a new rim it will fit on the stock one perfect.



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[Power225]

If I buy the Shinko rear tire is it neccessary to buy the front tire also. PT003-120/70 17 X 120 X 70, Front $109.95. Would you guys recommend this tire as something that would make my quarter times any faster, and what about the wear? Thanx!!!

 

[Blue Streak]

No you don't need to get the front I still use my stock front tire. It will not make your 1/4 times any better unless your spinning at the track with your current tire. The shinko wears great and will last a good while for the weekend racer.

 

[rg42284]

At times ebay has some of the shinko tires for about $112 brand new.

 

[pcpracing]

a 6 over arm and was at only 4" over stock 1.56 60ft and run 8.8s to 9 teens @ 157-159 with spray with no spinning with15 lbs tire psi on siverstreak this was on a shinko, the bike is running low 160 mph now but we are having clutch issues now. note the poor 60ft time

 

[CoolBUSA5454]

Go to the world finals in Gainesville in November, they'll be selling Shinkos for $100 cash.