Tyre choice for adventure riding? (Mixing road and off-road)

[Trials Rider]

And then when it was really worn, Padmei would get some use out of it.

And then regroove it to get one more year out of it

[10bikekid]

I have been useing Shinko 700 front /rear for a couple years now on the XT660R...
As far as I'm concerned theres not a better tyre of this type/prise range
on the market... On to my 3rd set & there will be a 4th set after these are done.
Done 2 DB1k on them..

Sounds like a ringing endorsement!

I went for a ride today and on the gravel my trailwing was pretty squirrelly, I don't think I'll do much other than sealed roads until I replace that tyre. It doesn't have a whole lot of tread left anyway.

I second Petes endorsment. They should be worth more.

Would also recommend trying the 244, just a bit more grip off road and great on, have done 2700k and tread has gone down from 12mm to 9mm (including 1500k road trip so perhaps would wear more in general use) running 33psi except in the sand (20psi)
Am awaiting a front 244 to arrive to replace the original front so am hoping that will impress as well

[NordieBoy]

I've always thought they should do an MT21 rear with the 244 rubber compound.

[pete-blen]

I've always thought they should do an MT21 rear with the 244 rubber compound.

or even a 244 with the MT21 tread patten...

[NordieBoy]

or even a 244 with the MT21 tread patten...

Don't be silly, that would be awful...

[10bikekid]

Don't be silly, that would be awful...

And too cheap

[MarkH]

I went for a ride today and on the gravel my trailwing was pretty squirrelly, I don't think I'll do much other than sealed roads until I replace that tyre. It doesn't have a whole lot of tread left anyway.

With an E700 on the rear I decided to go for a wee ride yesterday, went to Whatawhata and headed along Old Mountain Road, through to Vandy road and then back again the way I came.
There is still movement between the bike and the road due to gravel being a moving surface, but to me it doesn't feel particularly squirrelly any more. The E700 tyre seems to have pretty good bite into the gravel and provides good traction for being on gravel, it also feels fine on the sealed roads.

I have been useing Shinko 700 front /rear for a couple years now on the XT660R...
As far as I'm concerned theres not a better tyre of this type/prise range
on the market... On to my 3rd set & there will be a 4th set after these are done.
Done 2 DB1k on them..

Once my Mitas wears out I'll go with an E700 for the front.
The E700 seems good and as a bonus it is really well priced, I'm having trouble thinking of a reason not to go with the Shinko for the front when I need a new tyre.
I'll also go with a new E700 on the rear when the current one needs replacing, I'm happy with its performance and unless something better becomes known to me in the mean time my plan is to stick with this tyre.

I did find that when I was going a bit quick and moving down hill and braking for a corner the Mitas E07 did lock up, but probably that would have happened with other tyres as well, releasing the front brake was all I needed to keep control and on a loose surface you just can't get the same braking as on tarmac. I don't think that the E07 is performing too bad on sealed roads or on gravel, but the Shinko E700 would be as good I think and it is cheaper - so no reason not to switch to the Shinko when the time comes.

In short:
Like Pete I'm planning on Shinko E700 tyres for my next tyres on both front & back.

[RMOTO]

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[Danger Dave]

Hi Guys, just a quick question, has anybody tried the new Shinko E804/E805? I work for the importer of Shinko and was just wondering if anyone has tried them that can give me some real world feedback.

Thanks

[Oscar]

Hi Guys, just a quick question, has anybody tried the new Shinko E804/E805? I work for the importer of Shinko and was just wondering if anyone has tried them that can give me some real world feedback.

Thanks

You work for W. Whites?

[Night Falcon]

Hi Guys, just a quick question, has anybody tried the new Shinko E804/E805? I work for the importer of Shinko and was just wondering if anyone has tried them that can give me some real world feedback.

Thanks

Have looked at those on the net; understand a 120/90/18 is coming? in which case I'd be happy for you to supply one for the ultimate 530 review DD

[Danger Dave]

You work for W. Whites?

Yes I Do

[Oscar]

Yes I Do

My bro works there - Roughy.

[Danger Dave]

I know, he's a good man is Roughy

[_Shrek_]

Hi Guys, just a quick question, has anybody tried the new Shinko E804/E805? I work for the importer of Shinko and was just wondering if anyone has tried them that can give me some real world feedback.

Thanks

tell your importer they're no good on big bikes, I've had 4 sets of shinko's & they've all delaminated, CT won't have a bar of it, they said to get hold of importers but wouldn't say who they were
not blaming or having a crack at you DD but as you work for them may be you can tell your boss