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Hubby had exactly the same experience with his rear Shinko 705, but he was caning it and probably the tyre isn't rated for that. It was nowhere near worn out but he had done something like 8-10K on the set. So replaced the rear with the same and we'll just keep a closer eye on the condition. The front is still fine.
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Any recommendations out there for tyres for the Strom?
Sizes are:
Front 110/80-19
Rear 150/70-17
Hubby is doing the Pukemanu ride in a couple of weeks and was going to use his DRZ400 but has decided the Strom will be much kinder to his rear!
He currently has Shinko 705's but I'm wondering if he will need something with a bit more bite.
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Your question got me looking at the Shinko site and I see there was a choice of radial or a cheaper one I assume is bias.
The one that delaminated was fitted by the previous owner so I would say bias, knowing him. The replacement is probably have the same, I just asked the shop to order another 705. Will get radial next time.
The cheaper one is rated Q 99mph so hmmm!
Thanks Nordie
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I haven't used the shinko 705's, but have used a shinko E700 on the rear, and a E704 on the front, both of which I would probably use again, but they aren't on a big bike, just the mid size KLR
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On the "little" bikes I love the 705's.
The front has done 15,000km now and still looks to have another 5-8,000 in it.
My DR next tyres will be 705's.
Trying to find a Pirelli MT43 for the rear of the TT and something knobbly for the front.
Perhaps delamination has been a common enough problem for Shinko to turn it into a radial. Hubby has found handling fine, and that is often two up with his nephew and/or loaded with gear.
Checked with hubby and the rear did 9,000kms before it delaminated. Perhaps if he hadn't had his own round of the Cemetary Circuit on the way home from there it might still ok it was far from worn out. The front looks hardly worn at all so will likely get two rears to one front. Damm good value for money .
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