Shinko tires?

Manfred

Manfred

Stuart Brogden
Joined
Sep 6, 2024
Messages
328
Location
La Vernia, TX
Bike
2010 Honda nt700v
I ran Shinko tires on my old Honda Sabre - the forum judgment was high on that brand. I got around 8 to 10 k miles on the rear of that V4 700.

Anybody put Shinko tires on their NT700? I'm considering it. My rear Conti Motion has 9300 miles on it and can go a bit more, but will soon to be replaced.
 
Last edited:
About 20 yrs ago ( HondaPC800), i HAD to put a Shinko when my preferred tire was out of stock. This is my only 1 time experience with this brand, but it wore out the fastest of any tire. Get what you pay for.

This is why I only install premium tires. They cost more, I've been doing my own tire changes since 2011, so haven't been knowing what dealership charges now. But the better grip and long mile longevity pays for the time or cost involved for the change.
 
Woodaddict said:
About 20 yrs ago ( HondaPC800), i HAD to put a Shinko when my preferred tire was out of stock. This is my only 1 time experience with this brand, but it wore out the fastest of any tire. Get what you pay for.

This is why I only install premium tires. They cost more, I've been doing my own tire changes since 2011, so haven't been knowing what dealership charges now. But the better grip and long mile longevity pays for the time or cost involved for the change.
Click to expand...
I've been changing my own tires since I started riding. My experience with Shinkos on my Sabre were very good. Any mfr can deliver a defective tire. One failure doesn't tarnish the brand.
 
Woodaddict said:
About 20 yrs ago ( HondaPC800), i HAD to put a Shinko when my preferred tire was out of stock. This is my only 1 time experience with this brand, but it wore out the fastest of any tire. Get what you pay for.

This is why I only install premium tires. They cost more, I've been doing my own tire changes since 2011, so haven't been knowing what dealership charges now. But the better grip and long mile longevity pays for the time or cost involved for the change.
Click to expand...
I'm truly curious - which premium tire do you run on the rear and how many miles do you typically get on a rear tire?
 
I have used Michelin pilot road series for rear, Dunlop roadsmart 2 for front was the best mileage. Some Michelin on front too. Some old posts on here about tires will have some mileage reports if you search. Front best was around 22,500, rear in the 14,000 16,500 range. I do wear them past the wear bars cause I ride so many miles to my work commute. So take that into account
 
Woodaddict said:
I have used Michelin pilot road series for rear, Dunlop roadsmart 2 for front was the best mileage. Some Michelin on front too. Some old posts on here about tires will have some mileage reports if you search. Front best was around 22,500, rear in the 14,000 16,500 range. I do wear them past the wear bars cause I ride so many miles to my work commute. So take that into account
Click to expand...
Thank you! I have a RoadSmart IV on the front. I'll be interested to see how many miles it provides.
 
Your life is riding on your tires. There is a yahoo on the web who is hawking a kit where you can pump up the rear tire with a switch on the handle bar. Special axel, bearings, hose from hub to tire...what could possibly go wrong?
 
Coyote Chris said:
Your life is riding on your tires. There is a yahoo on the web who is hawking a kit where you can pump up the rear tire with a switch on the handle bar. Special axel, bearings, hose from hub to tire...what could possibly go wrong?
Click to expand...

I've had excellent service from Shinko tires. I would stay away from any yahoo that has on his bike that device.
 
Looks like my next rear tire will be another Conti-Motion. Less than Shinko radial and half the price of a premium tire; which do not provide twice the life of the Conti. The modification to my bike to accommodate after-market side cases makes changing the rear tire much easier.
 
I was running Road Smart 4s on my FJR but have gone back to the RS 3s. Getting the same milage but at a substantial reduction in price. Don't ride in the rain anymore as my riding is now all local as I need to be close to home for caregiving to my wife. So I only go out in dry weather. Of course We rarely see rain here on the front range of Colorado. For my old man style of riding the 3s stick just as well as the Road smart 4s. Not sure what I will run on my NT1100 when the factory tires wear out. Might just stay with the RS 3s as long as they are available. The V-Strom gets Dunlop Trailmax Missions. Lots of meat on those tires and they hook up very well on the pavement and do good off road, for the little bit that I ride off road now days. Dirt / gravel roads.
 
Last edited:
Chucksklrst said:
I was running Road Smart 4s on my FJR but have gone back to the RS 3s. Getting the same milage but at a substantial reduction in price. Don't ride in the rain anymore as my riding is now all local as all local as I need to be close to home for caregiving to my wife. So I only go out in dry weather. Of course We rarely see rain here on the front range of Colorado. For my old man style of riding the 3s stick just as well as the Road smart 4s. Not sure what I will run on my NT1100 when the factory tires wear out. Might just stay with the RS 3s as long as they are available. The V-Strom gets Dunlop Trailmax Missions. Lots of meat on those tires and they hook up very well on the pavement and do good off road, for the little bit that I ride off road now days. Dirt / gravel roads.
Click to expand...
I bought a RSIV because the tire I had originally bought was defective and a big trip was starting in two days and had to bite the bullet and buy that.
 
Considering the Shinko radials cost more than the Conti-Motion, and considering reports on the premium tires mileage does not justify their price; I will stick with Conti-Motion on the rear.
 
I'm running Shinkos on 800lb Hondas without 2nd thought.

Brand name and price is not indictive on how long a tire will last.

Compounds used, carcass build and ply depth determines how long a tire will last. This will vary even among 1 manufacturer's different tire series. I've had a set of very expensive Pirelli heavy cruiser tires last nowhere what I've gotten out of Shinkos on same ride. I've had super sticky Shinkos on a small weight, low power sport bike done at 4K, to have a Shinko 999 long haul front last damn near 30K miles on a heavy cruiser.

I've numerous cross country rides on Shinkos and Kendas and will continue to do so. Snarky comments about tire brands from arm-chair "motorcyclists" who's mileage in a year is what I do in a month are worthless.

Does the tire meet minimum required load/speed rating spec'd by bike manufacturer? Yes? Then feel free to use it.
 
NewTo700V said:
I'm running Shinkos on 800lb Hondas without 2nd thought.

Brand name and price is not indictive on how long a tire will last.

Compounds used, carcass build and ply depth determines how long a tire will last. This will vary even among 1 manufacturer's different tire series. I've had a set of very expensive Pirelli heavy cruiser tires last nowhere what I've gotten out of Shinkos on same ride. I've had super sticky Shinkos on a small weight, low power sport bike done at 4K, to have a Shinko 999 long haul front last damn near 30K miles on a heavy cruiser.

I've numerous cross country rides on Shinkos and Kendas and will continue to do so. Snarky comments about tire brands from arm-chair "motorcyclists" who's mileage in a year is what I do in a month are worthless.

Does the tire meet minimum required load rating spec'd by bike manufacturer? Yes? Then feel free to use it.
Click to expand...
I like radials better than bias ply. Conti-Motion tires are radials and perform well. I have nothing against the Shinko brand - they've provided good service to me. I am simply leaning towards staying with radials.
 
Key is finding what works for you. Arguing tire brands is like arguing oil brands. Does it meet viscosity and JASO spec? Use it. "Bahh.. I only like Mobile 1"

Tire meet load and speed rating? Use it if you'd like. "Riders" calling them Stinkos who only put in 1K a year maybe. I guess I'm a baseball player cause I have a mitt in storage somewhere.

Infact, I'm mix/matching a Shinko bias front with a Kenda radial rear on a huge 1.8L right now. According to the aforementioned tire "experts" this should bring a cataclysmic event. 🤯. ... It won't, cause both meet Hondas minimum load/speed rating for the bike.
 
Last edited:
Manfred said:
Michelin Pilot Street 2 are available in the 140 at a very good price.
Click to expand...

I wouldn't use that. Pilot street 2 is primarily for scooter usage and light bikes, not mid weight sports-tourers.

The pilot street 2 140 rear is rated at 66S. That doesn't meet the NT's 69W for the rear. These numbers are found in the owners manual, at the end where you find specs.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom