NewKidOnTheBlock
Junior Member
My back tire is down to its wear marks so I've been looking around for a new one, not to sure what to get. I live in Florida and am looking for a good street tire.
My back tire is down to its wear marks so I've been looking around for a new one, not to sure what to get. I live in Florida and am looking for a good street tire.
Also fyi shinko is yokohama's moto tire division so its not like they are some "no name" brand just less popular
I've got these Shinko Tires and could not be more happy. I bought the bike with 6600 miles on it in May and now I have over 12,400 miles. The front tire is was on it when I bought it and still has 1/2 tread left (I had to replace the rear due to a nail about 3000 miles ago). When these tires wear out, I will be replacing them with the same kind. The tires have not slipped yet on twisty roads or in the rain. I am not a real aggressive rider, so your results may vary.
From what I've read, most people seem happy to get 6000 miles out of a set of tires, I should get an easy 10,000 out of these.
Your right i read somewhere that was the case but on their website it says that they used to make bicycle tires until purchasing all the rights, patents, and research from yokohama, but either way im still extremely pleased with the performance and longevity of mine, especially with the way i ride, burnouts included! LolFrom what I've heard/read, they just bought up molds/design rights to Yokohama's motorcycle tires, they're not actually related.
My vote is the Michelin Pilot Road 2CT or 3CT. Great wear and lots of traction. Always amazed by the wet traction - have tried (not real hard) to spin the rear by rolling on it in first and have not been able to. On my second set but may go the the 3CT when I replace the rear.