Tire Prices

[Steve]

When the Michelin Commander on the rear of the Venture wears out, I'll try the rear Shinko Tourmaster 230.

Another option is the Shinko 712.

I just picked up new tires for "Freebie" this past weekend, and both of the Shinko models were on my shopping list. I inquired what the differences were, and was told that the 230 is a V-rated tire, the 712 is an H-rated tire. The V rating is good for sustained speeds of 149 mph, the H is 'only' good for 135. Either one will easily handle most of our bikes, but I was also told that the V-rated 230 might be a stickier tire, therefore the 712 might last a bit longer.

It was all a moot point, though, they did not have the rear tire of either model, so I came home with a pair of Kenda Challengers. $141 for the pair, including tax (I will mount them myself).

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[slow_heavy_750]

I just placed the order with Southwest Moto Tires for the Metzeler Lasertecs. Read the reviews here and elswhere for all the major tire brands, and man, opinions sure do vary! I already have Metezler ME880's on my BMW and have nothing but good things to say about them. Hopefully the Lasertecs will follow suit. Time will tell......

Im running a lasertec on the front of my 750 right now. The rear didnt last very long, but thats because i got a little stupid and did a couple of extended burnouts with it.

I have zero complaints about the tires. Real sticky, ride well. I switched to a BT-45 on the rear when the metzler died, and also love it. Its a dual compound, and has been holding up extremely well.