Why not another TIRE Thread! :)

[IanDMacDonald]

I put a pair of the Shinko 712s on my Bagger project.

The front tire had a wobble . . .

I noticed this happens a lot. Was looking at tires last night on M-S.com, and might try some Michelin Pilot Activs.

[Radioguylogs]

Mixed results

I put a pair of the Shinko 712s on my Bagger project.

The front tire had a wobble, so I sent it back and replaced it with a Bridgestone Spitfire. I imagine the wobble was just a rare quality defect.

I kept the Shinko on the back and I am quite satisfied with it after 2,000 miles.

[bikerphil]

I like the 230 on the front, seems to cup less than the 712. I like the 110/19 better, the 100 looks as narrow as a bicycle tire. I'll use either the 230 or the 712 (130/17) on the rear. Seems like the 230 runs just a little further than the 712, but costs a little more. YMMV

[BA80]

Go to a 16" rear and you can get Dunlop Elite 3's. They wear and handle great.

[IanDMacDonald]

I don't know if I'm too keen on going expensive again, if they are not going to last any longer than the Shinko's. Does not seem like the Metzeler's lasted very long.

[BA80]

That's an issue I had with the 712 also, not much for longevity. And Tourmasters were even worse in that department.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Brian,
I have Shinko 712 on the back of mine. I liked it for my level of riding in the twisties of XSSouthEast. Not a long life tire. dbBrian has Shinko Tour230 on for the last few months and is happy but still early to tell what wear will be like.
Phil

[BA80]

Tod and Harry like the Shinko's on the rear, they seem mushy to me.

[IanDMacDonald]

Gotta get them changed over the Winter. Thinking about the Shinkos if I'm going to do any XS Rallies.

Have Metzeler Lasertecs on there now, and HATE them! Loved the ME's I had on prior to.

Just looking to see if anyone's opinions have changed for the XS11 Standard? 17 in the rear.