Shinko?

[zexus]

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.

 

[maleko89]

It's a "V" rated bias-ply. NOt sure on your 2nd question. I had a 110 bias ply on my old bike but a 120 radial tire on my newer one and didn't notice much of a difference. 110 is stock width and never had an issue with that.

 

[gamorg02]

i wouldn't go 130, but a 120 has more rubber, more rotating mass, more possibility for it to be untrue and hence, ib elieve, more likliness to introduce a wobble. thats just my 2 cents tho. i still stayed with the 120 tho.

 

[vmax2extreme]

I have the shinkos installed with the 170 rear and 120 front. I went with using the balancing beads in both front and rear tires. No wobble what so ever and love how these Shinkos grip the road in the rain!

 

[tonyg-5386]

I've had the shinkos on my 96 for about 2500 miles now. I went with the stock sizes. At times the front tire seems a little "squirrely" to me. No wobbles or shakes on my bike at any speeds but I'm just not crazy about the front tire. The rear is quite grippy. YMMV.

 

[sdt354]

I have the shinkos installed with the 170 rear and 120 front. I went with using the balancing beads in both front and rear tires. No wobble what so ever and love how these Shinkos grip the road in the rain!

+1 on the dyna beads. Just put 200 miles on new Shinko's. My second set. Stayed with the 110 front though. No complaints
Steve-o

 

[vmax2extreme]

Sorry, yes dyno beads....name slipped my mind, but I was tired of them ugly weights that stick out like a sore thumb even if they were black! Love my shinkos and the 120 rides just fine in my setup.