shinko

I'm going to need tires pretty soon and I priced the replacement Metzlers and they were let's say...on the high side....$179 for the rear, plus tax of course. Anyone here running the Skinkos.......or I might ask, whats a good replacement tire brand that is of good quality but does not require...

I have been doing some tire research and came across some contradicting information. Is the Shinko T230 a radial or bias tire? Also what would be the best front size to go with if I put the 170/80-15 on the rear...110? 120? 130? Thanks.

First, I always considered myself lucky because my vmax was so rock solid and smooth at any speed, where I've read that so many people have problems. But tires wear out, so I had the dealer install new stock-sized Shinko's from MC Superstore on my '06. Read here how so many riders like them, so...

FYI just ordered stock front and 170/80 15 rear shinko 230 set from bike bandit - they are out of stock on rear at the moment. just a heads up to those of you ordering soon :bang head:

Hey all, I need tires and I've read many of the post about both the Mets and the Shinkos but I'm still on the fence as to what to get. I would like to place the order no later than Monday and wondered if I could pick your brains for a moment about the pros and cons of both tires. In summary...

Has anybody ever mixed a Shinko rear tire with a ME880 front?

Just ordered a Shinko rear tire (170/80V-15) from Motorcycle Superstore. Read lots of testimonials for various brands here and elsewhere. In the end, I just couldn't argue with the price. $75 shipped.

Hi Guys, Looks like I will be putting new rubber on my VAMX in the near future. I always like to change both tires so that the same brand is on both front and back. I'm looking at either the Shinko 170-80-15 or Metzeler ME880 170/80-15 I like the wider tire in the back, I will be putting...

has any one tried the shinko 003 compund tire? im thinking about switching to it in the spring and just wanted some real world info on it. thanks.

Hello Gents! A question for you! Put the Shinko 230 TourMaster on the rear,size 170/80/15. looks,rides very nice,blows away stock Dunlops! Finally hit 10,000! Anyway, putting on Sinko 230TM on front in morning,size 120/90/18,looks snug but doable, anyone running this size up front? As always...

knew i was in need of a new rear tire so i ordered one up from the motorcycle superstore(69.99)+1 bottle of barbecue sauce to hit the free shipping total:biglaugh:75.94 shipped to my door.I just looked at it a little closer and saw this thin spot,guess i'll wait for the tire before i take it...

I noticed some cracking on my front shinko. They are very tiny, hairline cracks. They seem to only be in the center groove, the rest of the tire looks fine. The tires were purchased in May and only have around 1K miles on them. I purchased them from Motorycycle Superstore. Anyone has a...

Alright so my front Metz 880 is already dust (the rear has thousands left on it, you think I maybe do some hard braking?). Anyway, money is an issue ATM, so I am looking at just slapping on a Shinko230 in stock 110/90-18. A local joint has em for $80, free mount n balance (off bike of course)...

New Shinko's on the way. What PSI are you guys running with stock sizes? Are you sticking with the 33/36 front/rear like the book says for stock rubber...yes I'm over 190, so use the high side of the recommended pressures.

why do people go to 120's in the front? is there some sort of handeling advantage? I am going to try the Shinkos is everybody still happy with them?

I'm sure it's been said on here but I can't find it. :bang head: I'm going with a set of Cazzy wheels over the winter and want to go with a Shinko rear d/r. Is there such a beast?

Does this tire fit the stock rim and clear the stock swingarm? Just picked up a nail and I need a cheap one for the summer until I do the 18" conversion. I can get this one shipped for $84.00.