I'm sure the tire topic on this forum has been beaten up already, including me giving it a couple of kicks. But instead of asking what tires should I use, I want my fellow riding peers to tell me what they think about the affordable Shinko 712 (bikebandit- $63). I have 3 motorcycles which all need routine maintenance and some replacement parts here and there, especially my K. Financing this hobby gets strenuous, so I try to get the best bang for my buck. Regarding tires, I personally feel that the higher price of a tire doesn't constitute safety. It is, however, factory regulations and inspections that allow a tire to be placed into the market. I think the expensive brands are a status symbol to some point. I had an Avon on my Harley that wasn't fully worn and I kept losing traction do to no grip. There was still life left on that tire. I switched to a dunlop and regained control of my back wheel. Also, the current rear tire on my K is a Michelin, it went from a good tire to a bald tire in a 5 hour ride. Although I cracked it a few times, my average speed was around 70mph. That being said, I'm leaning toward an affordable and reputable brand. Whatcha guys think?
Also, gotta throw this out, the Shinko 712 i want to get is H rated (130mph). Many people get V rated for their Ks. The K100 tops off at 140, but it's no secret that the speedos read 10% faster above its accuracy. With the math calculated, this means I can top the K at 126mph. Now i'm no speed demon, but technically the H rated tire can handle this bike full throttle. It's having a harder compound tire and spending a bit less. Does anyone have issues with this?
