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Back in June I wrote about having to replace the rear tire on my bike. In that article I mentioned that I ordered a Shinko brand tire and that I would provide you with a short review of that brand's quality and performance.
Shinko? I never heard of this brand of tire!
Truth be told, neither had I heard of this brand until I was stuck researching tires to find an affordable performance tire for cruiser type motorcycles.
Shinko tires have actually been around for a while (since 1946). Hailing from Japan, they manufacture their tires in South Korea.
Their USA presence is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. To quote their About Us page: "...With a strong foothold on the power sports market, and with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA-in conjunction with WPS-is proud to bring you the Shinko line of Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off road, and Dual sport tires."
So here's my humble and simple review of the tire I purchased. Perhaps it will help you in your search for a dependable, above-average performance tire for your ride.
The tire I purchased was the Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear tire. Purchased from Motorcycle Super Store
- Cost: $74.99 + $6.99 Shipping = Total: $81.98
- Tread - considerably above par; good tread depth and design.
- Performance - spead-rated for up to 149mph. This means it will handle the hot Texas roads in the summer. This tire is designed specifically for long distance high spead riding.
Conclusion:
The tire is exceptional for the type of daily riding I do. Grippy, and it handles wet road conditions well; I felt confident on turns and other maneuvers, throughout.
The tire tread does not contibute any noticeable behavior when used in combination with other brand tires - I have a Bridgestone Spitfire 11 tire on the front. With both tires the ride has been stable, predictable and solid.
For anyone in the market looking for replacement tires, I would suggest considering Shinko as the next set to buy, especially when you can buy a set, front and rear for about the price of one tire from other brands.
And even if you don't need tires now - consider buying a set and storing them for your next long cruise.
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