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Author Topic: Is this the Champiro tire that a lot of you are using?  (Read 1620 times)
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« on: March 22, 2018, 07:31:48 AM »

I would like the Austone but its about triple the price and will sit me up higher.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GT-Radial-Champiro-VP1-205-60R16-92H/51007320
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2018, 08:39:05 AM »

That's the one I use. 36 psi.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2018, 07:51:42 AM »

I ordered the Austone about a month ago, only to get an email the next day saying they are out of stock, should be in the end of March. I canceled the order. I called to check the Austone availability a couple days ago, & universal vintagetire co said they now won’t be in till the end of April. Plan B was the champiro. Was going to order today but l see Walmart is out of stock, go figure. I thought I read somewhere that the champiro could be had under a different brand name. Any suggestions? Never tried a Shinko, maybe I’ll try one of those before trying the dark side. My current Avon is unsafe (salami skin), so I need something soon. Though the weather here in upstate NY is crap, so I’m not missing anything.
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2018, 12:29:46 PM »

I ordered the Austone about a month ago, only to get an email the next day saying they are out of stock, should be in the end of March. I canceled the order. I called to check the Austone availability a couple days ago, & universal vintagetire co said they now won’t be in till the end of April. Plan B was the champiro. Was going to order today but l see Walmart is out of stock, go figure. I thought I read somewhere that the champiro could be had under a different brand name. Any suggestions? Never tried a Shinko, maybe I’ll try one of those before trying the dark side. My current Avon is unsafe (salami skin), so I need something soon. Though the weather here in upstate NY is crap, so I’m not missing anything.
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I've used this Shinko SE890 Journey. Get about 8,500 miles.

Champiro about 14,000 miles.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=champiro+vp1&rmvSB=true&_sop=12&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xchampiro+vp1+P205%2F60R-16.TRS1&_nkw=champiro+vp1+P205%2F60R-16&_sacat=0
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2018, 10:05:11 PM »

simpletire.com had them. just looked and not showing at all. possibly now discontinued. that sucks it was a great tire on the valk. i should have stocked up.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2018, 06:51:18 AM »

Shows in stock here - Universal Vintage Tire Co.

175R16 Austone Taxi Blackwall

Popular for Use as Rear Tire on Large Touring Bikes (Check Clearances Before Ordering)

This tire is intended for use on passenger cars manufactured before 1976.

https://www.universaltire.com/175r16-austone-taxi-black.html

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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2018, 02:32:53 PM »

simpletire.com had them. just looked and not showing at all. possibly now discontinued. that sucks it was a great tire on the valk. i should have stocked up.

Bigger size here

https://www.tires-easy.com/205-65-15/gt-radial-tires/champiro-vp1/tirecode/100A1557
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2018, 02:34:35 PM »

simpletire.com had them. just looked and not showing at all. possibly now discontinued. that sucks it was a great tire on the valk. i should have stocked up.

You can get an email alert from WalMart if they get more

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GT-Radial-Champiro-VP1-205-60R16-92H/51007320
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2018, 11:04:57 AM »

If you need another option, the Hankook Optimo H426 is very similar. I'm running my 2nd one.

205/60R16 is closest to stock
205/65R16 is a bit taller, which will bring the RPM's down at highway speeds.
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2018, 12:56:43 PM »

Just called GT Radial Manufacturer They no longer make the 205/60/16.  Sad
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2018, 01:01:07 PM »

Just called GT Radial Manufacturer They no longer make the 205/60/16.  Sad

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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2018, 01:04:27 PM »

Alternatives?

https://www.amazon.com/GT-Radial-Champiro-228-Tire/dp/B00F5OTDEU/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523392262&sr=1-2&keywords=205%2F60%2F16+champiro

https://www.amazon.com/GT-Radial-Champiro-228-Tire/dp/B00F5OTDEU/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523392262&sr=1-2&keywords=205%2F60%2F16+champiro
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