Anyone using Shinko Apex 010s?

[NP82]

Hi all,
I'm about to put on a new set of tyres, and it's a choice between Michelin Power 2CT's and the Shinko Apex 010's. I'm a student so the cheaper price of the Shinkos is tempting, but I don't know much about them. Has anyone used them on their sportbike? I do a few track-days so I need a sticky tyre. I know that Shinko are a budget tyre, and Michelins are proven etc etc... but I would appreciate feedback from people who have experience with the actual tyres.
Cheers,
Nick

[ynot slow]

Had to replace my tyres on bandit,very nearly changed from pr2's but priced well imho for me.
Talked to a bike shop owner selling shinko amongst others,he fitted a set of shinkos on a sv1000,and named on a tl1000,both done befor guys went on 5000km trip,the named were well over half worn,the shinkos looked barely worn,and 12 months later the shinkos still going on the sv,and tl has had another set.The guy on shinkos did state they took awhile to heat up,but he is happy,and at $450-500 set seem good value.

Think they were 005 tyres.

[NP82]

thanks for that. I've now been offered a pretty good deal on some Diablo Rosso's. I'm inclined to go with them just because they're tried and true... if only they were $200 cheaper

[boman]

IMHO.The only similarities between the Shinkos, the Pirellis, and the Michelins, is the fact that they are round and black. The Pirellis and Michelins will run rings around the Shinkos as far as consistant grip and handling goes. I know which ones I would bet my life on.

And it will not be shinkos.

Pay the money, and get a reliable, reputable brand, that you can rely on, when you need to.

[puddy]

i think there's a product review on them in the latest BRM mag. They're fitted to a GSXR750.

[SMOKEU]

GN250s come out with Shinkos, and I've heard several people complaining about poor grip levels from those rubbers.

[boman]

And I think from memory, that this question, has been discussed in another post on here also.

[tigertim20]

Hi all,
I'm about to put on a new set of tyres, and it's a choice between Michelin Power 2CT's and the Shinko Apex 010's. I'm a student so the cheaper price of the Shinkos is tempting, but I don't know much about them. Has anyone used them on their sportbike? I do a few track-days so I need a sticky tyre. I know that Shinko are a budget tyre, and Michelins are proven etc etc... but I would appreciate feedback from people who have experience with the actual tyres.
Cheers,
Nick

I got a shinko put on the rear of my R1. just did a 2500km trip on it, and it was sweet! no complaints from me on the shinko

[Stylo]

IMHO.The only similarities between the Shinkos, the Pirellis, and the Michelins, is the fact that they are round and black. The Pirellis and Michelins will run rings around the Shinkos as far as consistant grip and handling goes. I know which ones I would bet my life on.

And it will not be shinkos.

Pay the money, and get a reliable, reputable brand, that you can rely on, when you need to.

I agree, pay the extra and have the security and peace of mind. I saw a guy come off his Aprilia big time at Ruapuna a couple of weeks ago when the rear tyre let go ( Shinko front and rear )

[DMNTD:Me]

I agree, pay the extra and have the security and peace of mind. I saw a guy come off his Aprilia big time at Ruapuna a couple of weeks ago when the rear tyre let go ( Shinko front and rear )

Says it all right there
Plus....there are some good tyre deals atm (especially Per's) so not much difference in price

[NP82]

I agree, pay the extra and have the security and peace of mind. I saw a guy come off his Aprilia big time at Ruapuna a couple of weeks ago when the rear tyre let go ( Shinko front and rear )

yea, I was there too, pretty awful. You can't put a crash down to just the tyres, but it doesn't inspire confidence in shinko!

[hellokitty]

my husband has worked in the tyre trade for years and ridden for years - there is no way I would be allowed to have shinkos on my bike...... personally I have no idea about tyres but I have seen the faces that people pull when talking about them. I had shinkos when I had a GN250 and they weren't that good

[pc220]

I agree, pay the extra and have the security and peace of mind. I saw a guy come off his Aprilia big time at Ruapuna a couple of weeks ago when the rear tyre let go ( Shinko front and rear )

Never been to Ruapuna or any track TBH. But Im guessing there would be guys having big offs regardless of tyre brand.

[Chrislost]

Had to replace my tyres on bandit,very nearly changed from pr2's but priced well imho for me.
Talked to a bike shop owner selling shinko amongst others,he fitted a set of shinkos on a sv1000,and named on a tl1000,both done befor guys went on 5000km trip,the named were well over half worn,the shinkos looked barely worn,and 12 months later the shinkos still going on the sv,and tl has had another set.The guy on shinkos did state they took awhile to heat up,but he is happy,and at $450-500 set seem good value.

Think they were 005 tyres.

"named" tyres means jack shi...

were they sporty "named" crusing "named" scooter "named" was the guy on the TL a throttle jockey? was his suspension set up, was teh SV ridden by a lady? was the SV suspension set up?


etc



etc

[Chrislost]

I agree, pay the extra and have the security and peace of mind. I saw a guy come off his Aprilia big time at Ruapuna a couple of weeks ago when the rear tyre let go ( Shinko front and rear )

Farrr man, you shoulda seen Craig sherrifs crashing big time, 3 times, at hampton downs.

Certainly does not put much faith in Pirelli's finest...


shinkos are all good, provided its dry and warm...