PAVALKER
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« on: March 26, 2009, 08:43:39 AM » |
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Does anyone have any feedback or input on the Shinko tires yet. I have Avon Venoms on both bikes and love em, but looking to get a spare set (both bikes take same size) and have in hot standby if need be. The Shinkos appear to be of a nice design and I have not heard much about those tires. Thanks in advance....
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 08:51:50 AM » |
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I have read on here (ok, the old board) that they are at a good price and decent tires. I have not tried them. I like the Avons myself. Whatever you do, don't go to the car tire!  By the way, have ya got a bigger version of the avatar of yours? Your friends deserve a closer look!  |
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 08:58:51 AM » |
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Yep they appear to be priced right.... but if they wear out too soon the price isn't right. I notice they are 5 ply tread and 3 ply sidewall, which seems to be a nice firm tire for these big bikes. Still looking for feedback on wear and handling etc.... As for the Avatar photo...... I won't post it, but you can cut and paste this to see larger... http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=37&pictureid=835 |
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 09:10:24 AM » |
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It is a very popular brand for the folks that drag race high horsepower sport bikes, and
have heard they make a good but not great crusing tire also. Dont think its a high mileage tire, but is acceptable.
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 03:06:02 PM » |
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I have a Shinko on the rear and like it other than it's a bit slippery when it rains. I don't think I'll put one on the front. I can't comment on wear yet, I only have a couple thousand on it I think.
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 03:15:47 PM » |
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I had them on my Suzuki Bandit 1200....IMO a decent tire for the $$$.   |
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2009, 04:30:21 PM » |
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I put one on the front last fall, so far i have had no problems. I run a car tire on the back. Wear seems good.
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 05:28:06 PM » |
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They are or were Yokohama ....was quite a disscussion on the Delphi forum regarding them most havent tried them those that have , have no complaints.
on ebay you can get a pair for $250 cant complain at that, considered them myself but since ordered a triple tread goodyear
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 06:28:15 AM » |
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They are or were Yokohama ....was quite a disscussion on the Delphi forum regarding them most havent tried them those that have , have no complaints.
on ebay you can get a pair for $250 cant complain at that, considered them myself but since ordered a triple tread goodyear
Yes, the price on Ebay is very reasonable for a set of tires and very tempting to get. I don't care for the E-3's much since I had a bad experience with a set of them, but the Avons or Metz's are good. IF these would compare in mileage wear or handling to those I would be on em. Heck, even if they held up and handled like the E3s for the price it wouldn't be too bad I guess. Anymore feedback before I pull the trigger to get a backup set? |
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2009, 06:58:43 PM » |
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I had a set of Metz's on my VTX for the 2nd set of tires....they had a nice grip but wore out very quickly (even at 40 PSI). I tried Dunlop E3's after that and didn't feel too comfortable on them (that front one was sooo wide and fat) and they both wore out about the same time 8 - 9k .... been running Avon Venom R's since... but as we know they were replaced with Avon Cobra's and I have heard good comparisons with the Venom's, but looking to see what others say about the Shinko's.... so far nothing bad.
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