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Anyone have any experience with the Shinko 230 tourmaster tires? I am considering installing a set on my `79 Gs1000E. Shinko`s or Bridgestone spitfires which is the better choice?
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Bridgestone Spitfier 11's are my rubber of choice . They stay "planted" , wet or dry and wear fairly well . Cheers , Simon . 
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Shinko seems to have taken over from Cheng Shin as the "cheap" replacement tire. 
The Tourmaster 230 is a V-rated tire that is rated WAY above the capability of any of our bikes.
Their model 712 is an H-rated tire that is still rated above our bikes' capabilities, but not as much.
The V-rated tire is a bit softer for the traction required at the higher speeds and might wear out a bit quicker.
The 712 is a slightly harder compound that should still grip well, but will last a bit longer.
I looked into getting a set for "Freebie" when I was getting new tires, but could not get both tires at Tires Unlimited on the day I was looking, so I went with Kenda Challengers.
You ask "what is the best tire?" on this forum and 10 guys will give you 10 different answers.
The "best" tire will be the one that you can afford that will keep you upright, given the way you ride.
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The Tourmaster 230 is a V-rated tire that is rated WAY above the capability of any of our bikes.
Their model 712 is an H-rated tire that is still rated above our bikes' capabilities, but not as much.
The V-rated tire is a bit softer for the traction required at the higher speeds and might wear out a bit quicker.
The 712 is a slightly harder compound that should still grip well, but will last a bit longer.
I looked into getting a set for "Freebie" when I was getting new tires, but could not get both tires at Tires Unlimited on the day I was looking, so I went with Kenda Challengers.
You ask "what is the best tire?" on this forum and 10 guys will give you 10 different answers.
The "best" tire will be the one that you can afford that will keep you upright, given the way you ride.
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When I get around to buying tires for the GK, I'm getting a set of Shinko 230 Tour Master. I'm very happy with the Shinko 712's on my 750.
Here's a link to their website. if you'd like some more reading.
http://www.shinkotireusa.com/
Here's a link to their website. if you'd like some more reading.
http://www.shinkotireusa.com/
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I've got the Shinko 230's mounted on my KZ 750. I installed them at the end of the season so have not put any miles on them yet. I think they were a little over $100 shipped so the price was right and I like that they are V rated. My GS has Pirelli RT66 tires and I really like them. They handle well on dry pavement and in the rain. Price is also reasonable.
I like the Avon Roadriders but Sport Demons get good reviews but are even more pricey.
The Chengshins used to ride really well so if these Shinko's are anything like them then I would go for it...
Dan
The Chengshins used to ride really well so if these Shinko's are anything like them then I would go for it...
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rideOn
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a couple of months ago, i got the shinko 712 on the rear because it was the best tire...ie., the cheapest tire through amazon, with whom i had enough points accumulated to cash in toward the tire. i live in the flatlands around myrtle beach, so it does just fine. i have thought about the spitfire RWL for the bike, though. if i still lived in the mountainous wv, i would probably have held out for something hard in the middle and sticky on the sides.
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The "best" tire will be the one that you can afford that will keep you upright, given the way you ride.
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Kinda like the Harry Hurt quote about helmets, eh? Tell me exactly how much traction you have to have, and I'll tell you what tire you need.
