I would like suggestions on Tires

[EAGLEPI]

View attachment 15436

Shinko Front vs Rear tires (see tread pattern differences)

Good I got the right ones.........lol

 

[jacoviii]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

I've run both on both bikes and developed severe front end wobbles on the '06 with Shinko's....it didn't like them at all! I now have a Metz Lasertech ME33 on the front with a Shinko Tour Master on the rear and no more wobble! When I wear the rear down I will go back to an ME880.

The '99 had ME880's and I switched to Shinko's and she loves them. No wobbles anywhere....rock solid to 120 or so but I will go back to Metz with this bike also when it's time for new tires...overall, I like them better.

For me both bikes will be switched and will stay with ME33 Lasertec front 110's and ME880 Marathon rear 170's.


Plus I agree with rob.....Shinko is just too close to Chinko IMO!!

i have a 07 and with the shinko front and rear
I too have to say that the front end wobble is f;n scary
Heck i was thinking of selling the bike but if a simple tire swap would fix it

 

[rebar]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

i have a 07 and with the shinko front and rear
I too have to say that the front end wobble is f;n scary
Heck i was thinking of selling the bike but if a simple tire swap would fix it

That changed my mind.

ME880 Marathon rear 170-80-15

ME33 Lasertec front 110-90-18

Correct?

Any suggstions on where to buy them?

 

[4gasem]

Ron Ayers is usually cheap.

 

[EAGLEPI]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

That changed my mind.

ME880 Marathon rear 170-80-15

ME33 Lasertec front 110-90-18

Correct?

Any suggstions on where to buy them?

I highly doubt that the shinko tires cause the wobble, it may be something else or maybe that specific tire, not all shinko cause wobbles.

At least the research I did on them didn't indicate that shinko tires would give you a front end wobble.

 

[Rand-5107]

Is their a reason to use the lasertec besides the v rating? I went with the me880 170 80 15 rear and 110 90 18 front. Since the back was H rated I went with the matching front. So far I'm very happy with the performance. I just won't cruise above 130.

 

[gamorg02]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

I highly doubt that the shinko tires cause the wobble, it may be something else or maybe that specific tire, not all shinko cause wobbles.

i think it can highly contribute to it.

 

[rebar]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

At least the research I did on them didn't indicate that shinko tires would give you a front end wobble.

If Im not mistaken.. At least two people have said they have wobble with shinkos on. And one said the wobble disappeared when the chinko was removed.

Thats enough for me.

I just wish someone made a radial for the stock 15" rear. Not enough demand? How about the thousands of max owners who want them?

 

[KJShover]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

I just wish someone made a radial for the stock 15" rear. Not enough demand? How about the thousands of max owners who want them?

They're out there, but they're made for large scooters, that weigh in alot less then the Vmax.
http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Scooter-Motorcycle/dp/B002HCXFNS
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produ...skuId=543568&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/metzeler/Metzeler_scooter.htm
To just name a few.

 

[EAGLEPI]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

i think it can highly contribute to it.

There are obviosly different opinions on this tire debate, I guess I can't say for sure until I mount mine and try them out but are you saying Garrett, that if you buy shinko, you are likely to be buying a front end wobble and if you buy a Metzler you are not??

 

[rebar]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

They're out there, but they're made for large scooters, that weigh in alot less then the Vmax.
http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Radial-Scooter-Motorcycle/dp/B002HCXFNS
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produ...skuId=543568&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/Metzeler_scooter.htm
To just name a few.

Who's gonna be the guinea pig? And what front would you use?

I wonder how much margin of error the tire engineers use on there ratings..:ummm:

 

[gamorg02]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

There are obviosly different opinions on this tire debate, I guess I can't say for sure until I mount mine and try them out but are you saying Garrett, that if you buy shinko, you are likely to be buying a front end wobble and if you buy a Metzler you are not??

my gut feeling? yes.

Also think a 120 has more susceptibility to contribute to it.

 

[4gasem]

I've never agreed on running a 120 on the stock width rim. I run a 120 on my carr's and they're an inch wider.

Chris

 

[[email protected]]

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/32/404/20799/ITEM/Bridgestone-Battlax-BT--012-Rear-Tire.aspx

rated for 677lbs and 130mph. also designated as a scooter tire. is it safe:confused2:

 

[rebar]

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/32/404/20799/ITEM/Bridgestone-Battlax-BT--012-Rear-Tire.aspx

rated for 677lbs and 130mph. also designated as a scooter tire. is it safe:confused2:

Whats the circumference difference? Would it look like a vmax with a scooter tire?

One up would be safe.

 

[EAGLEPI]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

eagle i really think you're going to find a difference in opinions b/c i don't think many guys have run both.

i stick with shinko b/c the rears have lasted me about 5-7k miles and the fronts almost 10k. and they're cheap. i run oversized front and rear.

When I first asked you said the above, I'm a bit confused :ummm:

So are you guys now saying the 120 for the front ( oversized ) is a bad thing???

 

[gamorg02]

Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires

When I first asked you said the above, I'm a bit confused :ummm:

So are you guys now saying the 120 for the front ( oversized ) is a bad thing???

nope. i'm just saying I think it CAN contribute to a wobble.

 

[EAGLEPI]

I just wrapped them up and am returning them, you now have me worried...

 

[KJShover]

Whats the circumference difference? Would it look like a vmax with a scooter tire?

One up would be safe.

Hard saying how much, visually, it would show. but it would be a little bit shorter tire. Your acceleration would be a little better but in return you would also be pulling more r's in the cruising department.

 

[Rockatansky]

I've never agreed on running a 120 on the stock width rim. I run a 120 on my carr's and they're an inch wider.

Chris

What size is your rear wheel Chris? 17 or 18? What tires are you using.

Sorry if already answered I didnt go through the whole thread.