Just wanted to post up a few pics and give a quick ride report on these tires. For the price, performance and durability the Shinkos are tough to beat. Very good road manners and better than expected wet surface traction. This combo also seemed smoother than the previous knobblies (BigBlock, TKC 80, Pirelli Scorpion) but would still howl at higher speeds. Offroad, they give up some lateral stability to the Kenda/TKC but are worlds better than a 80/20 tire. My offroad consists of sandy, dirt roads with some gravel mixed in and on occasion rocks and hardpack of western NC/eastern TN. The Shinkos have been solid. The sidewall is very flexible so airing down low and hitting large, hard objects may result in bent rims and holes in your tires. YMMV.
I made it to 5000mi with this rear (2mm left on center row) and the front has 2000 with hardly any wear to the backside of the center row. The Pirelli and BigBlock were sawtoothed at 2000mi and dun at 3000. With easy throttle, I see the 805 going past 6000 miles easily.
I made it to 5000mi with this rear (2mm left on center row) and the front has 2000 with hardly any wear to the backside of the center row. The Pirelli and BigBlock were sawtoothed at 2000mi and dun at 3000. With easy throttle, I see the 805 going past 6000 miles easily.
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