How are Shinko tires working out for those running them?

[badyellowvette]

Time for a new rear tire on the K9 this spring. The Avon it came with was wore out at 4k replaces it with a Metzler and have about 4500 on and it won't go through state inspection this spring.
When reading old threads about Shinko tires I see some were running them just wondering if their worth a look and how they were wearing. I didn't have a problem with the Metzler rubbing the belt but the fast wear and price are making me look elsewhere. Thanks

 

[BWG56]

Yeah I have one on mine, only ran me $180 and I only have about 500 miles on it, so its too early to tell you how its wearing. As far as handling I never noticed any difference between Avon, Metz or the Shinko, but I don't ride hard enough to drag pipes of pegs.

 

[woodbutcher]

but I don't ride hard enough to drag pipes of pegs.

PUSSY!

 

[woodbutcher]

that felt so good!!! just had to do that.

 

[BWG56]

PUSSY!

WTH, that ain't right I'm gonna report ya to the moderators, and the next time I see ya I'm gonna kick your ass, wait I'm almost as old as you, hmmm. Hey Dent, wanna earn a quick $500

 

[BWG56]

that felt so good!!! just had to do that.

 

[woodbutcher]

bring it on, dent, i guarantee it will NOT earn you any street cred.

 

[BWG56]

bring it on, dent, i guarantee it will NOT earn you any street cred.

If he wears one of those sleeveless shirts that PK likes, with his guns out, he might

 

[Mr. Wright]

I wore a Shinko out this last summer. I liked it, and it wore good, except coming back from BB&BBQ, I ran interstate coming home, and It wore flat in the middle. It lasted less than 5000 miles.

 

[BWG56]

I wore a Shinko out this last summer. I liked it, and it wore good, except come back from BB&BBQ, I ran interstate coming home, and It wore flat in the middle. It lasted less than 5000 miles.

Was it a 300, and what pressure did you run it at?

 

[Mr. Wright]

I run a 240. 250 would have fit good, because they are narrower than Avon or Mets. I run 40 psi.

 

[badyellowvette]

So a Shinko is narrower than a Avon? I like how Fat the Metzler is. I see the Shinko is 11.8 inches wide. Can't find the measurement of the Metzler. I sure there is little difference.

 

[Mr. Wright]

The difference is, Avon and Mets have a lip on the side of the tire to protect the rim, the Shinko doesn't.

 

[BWG56]

The difference is, Avon and Mets have a lip on the side of the tire to protect the rim, the Shinko doesn't.

Are ya sure? here's my Shinko and I think its the same as the other 2

 

[Mr. Wright]

Have someone post the side of their Avon, there is a big difference. That's why I've been running a 240, because the 250 rubs my belt. The Shinko would have had plenty of room.

 

[Mr. Wright]

See how much further his side wall sticks out? Damn near a 1/4''.

 

[john sachs]

Wear fast, hook hard, the # 1 tire for street racers.
John

 

[BWG56]

See how much further his side wall sticks out? Damn near a 1/4''.

Dents is an original Venom

 

[Th3InfamousI]

11 years old and no signs of dry rot

You got 1 more season I made it 12 before I didn't trust it anymore. Cracked on both sides.



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[woodbutcher]

11 years old and no signs of dry rot

has anybody ever questioned your level of intelligence ?