Michelin vs Shinko

[MaxCannon]

I had Shinkos on my old Kwaka. 005 Advanced Radials.
Didn't find them too bad really. Used the bike all last winter, plenty of rain.

Had to repalce the rear from a puncture and the only tyre available in the right size was a Metzler Sporttech M1.

Noticed the difference right away. Tons more grip out the back, Bike was easier to turn in and more stable through the turn.

Looking back - saving $100 on a set of tyres wasn't really a saving at all.
Buying quality rubber is the most important thing you can do.
The tyres are the only part of the bike that is supposed to be touching the road. Budget tyres will ultimately cost you more when they let go or just in terms of less enjoyment when you have to worry more about your grip levels.

[CookMySock]

The worst thing about the shinkos, is they last for years.

Steve

[warewolf]

Those tyres are quite the mind-fuck, and after a year on them, don't for gods sake ride anything at-pace thats not got michelins on it, especially in the wet, or you will pay! LOL.

Reminds me of my mate who used to run used proddy-racing tyres. Fitted a set of cheap Dunlop Arrowmaxs(?) because he was going to sell the bike. Changed his mind and was slack about changing the tyres. Yep, you guessed it, not long after that the front washed out during an emergency braking manouvere.