Shinko Tires
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Shinko's are cheaper, but the ones I've seen local are only rated for 168 MPH and don't seem to be that good a tire, just a cheap tire. I hear their good for dragging or make good tires for dragging. I've never ran them, so I can't truly say. I will probably go through six or seven rear tires the first year.
http://www.skatelink.com/shmotiur0re1.html
This is suppose to be their Busa tire. I can get PP 2CTs for about the same price.
This is suppose to be their Busa tire. I can get PP 2CTs for about the same price.
Looks like they're all W rated.
Shinko's are good for what they are made for drag racing. I know guys that run them as an every day tire and have no problem with me personally I will not run them on my bike. Like I said they are good for what they are built for racing.
That's what I've heard, but I haven't bought any because of the W rating and I won't, but that's just me.
I'm running one right now to see how it works out. I pulled a dunlop qualifier off that didn't last 3K.
NCPanther01 picked one up last ride'n season and still has plenty of tread left. We do a lot of highway and commute miles. just pick one up and give it a shot. you can always upgrade and sell it if you don't like it.
NCPanther01 picked one up last ride'n season and still has plenty of tread left. We do a lot of highway and commute miles. just pick one up and give it a shot. you can always upgrade and sell it if you don't like it.
Boaz ran shinko's F&R at the bash and they did great. Yeah, they may be rated for "only" 168mph. "Only"?!! When's the last time you sustained a speed above 168mph? Don't fear the Shinko's. Heck, 95% of riders out there will not exceed the Shinko's full potential.
There are different models of Shinko tires. Most folks hear Shinko and automatically associate them with a Drag Tire.
Yokohama sold off their molds, etc. to Shinko a few years ago.
True - the Shinko 003/Stealth tire is widely used for Drag Racing; it's very popular in that arena. This is also the same model tire that Boazalmighty has on his Busa and rode with them at the Bash.
However, there are several models of Shinko tires to fit your riding style.
Checkout all the different models: Linksta!
I have the Shinko 009/Raven mounted front and rear. I love them! I rode with them at the Bash and never once lost confidence with the tires. Strips are gone front & rear.
Now that said, they fit my riding style. I live in KS; the closest thing to corner carving around here is a highway cloverleaf! So, most of my riding is commuting...on fairly straight roads. There's some twisties, but I hafta hunt them down. I'm looking for a tire that will last a while. I've got over 4,000 miles on them and there's still plenty of tread. Speaking of tread, the tread pattern kinda resembles the Kanji...
I can only speak to the 009/Ravens here...
Do they turn in as quickly as a Pilot Power? No, they are a flatter profile...but then most tires are compared to a PP!
Shoot - ask those who were following me thru the Dragon (GSXcite, Hooken203, GSXtacy, semi) - the tires stuck just fine.
Do they heat up as quickly as a PP or a Metzeler M1? No, but the warm up isn't that bad. I'm not a person to start dragging knee as soon as I jump on 'cold' tires...I'll heat them up first.
Anyway - I'm not saying that Shinko's are the right tire for everyone, but for me they work great. And for around $170 shipped, I have a set of tires!
...just my
Yokohama sold off their molds, etc. to Shinko a few years ago.
True - the Shinko 003/Stealth tire is widely used for Drag Racing; it's very popular in that arena. This is also the same model tire that Boazalmighty has on his Busa and rode with them at the Bash.
However, there are several models of Shinko tires to fit your riding style.
Checkout all the different models: Linksta!
I have the Shinko 009/Raven mounted front and rear. I love them! I rode with them at the Bash and never once lost confidence with the tires. Strips are gone front & rear.
Now that said, they fit my riding style. I live in KS; the closest thing to corner carving around here is a highway cloverleaf! So, most of my riding is commuting...on fairly straight roads. There's some twisties, but I hafta hunt them down. I'm looking for a tire that will last a while. I've got over 4,000 miles on them and there's still plenty of tread. Speaking of tread, the tread pattern kinda resembles the Kanji...
I can only speak to the 009/Ravens here...
Do they turn in as quickly as a Pilot Power? No, they are a flatter profile...but then most tires are compared to a PP!
Do they heat up as quickly as a PP or a Metzeler M1? No, but the warm up isn't that bad. I'm not a person to start dragging knee as soon as I jump on 'cold' tires...I'll heat them up first.
Anyway - I'm not saying that Shinko's are the right tire for everyone, but for me they work great. And for around $170 shipped, I have a set of tires!
...just my
I run the 003 Drag/Street tire. As stated, it is a monster with some heat in it on the strip or the street. It can get a little slippery when cold though. This is my second one, and I was thoroughly happy with the first. I ran it all the way to the steel!!
If you are draggin at all, get an 003. Other than that, get some Pilot Powers.
If you are draggin at all, get an 003. Other than that, get some Pilot Powers.
They're probably a very good everyday and light trip (touring of 2000+ miles I don't know) tire. But, if your going to do something really above your ability (above 140 mph is above most of our abilities to do safely and really all our abilities on a street surface with traffic) and safty is an issue at that point, MONEY should NOT be an object. So go with the BEST tire you can buy.
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runnin them right now and have had no probs with them...200 out back with no probs str8 up and down or leaned
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