Shinko Advance - First Impressions

[Derek Ashley]

Hiya gang,

I finally had some time to get these new tires on my Gen5 and take a short hop to try them out. I bought them at my local Cycle Gear (St Pete Florida) and the total out the door price, mounting, tax was 206 and change. Great price.

Fronts 120-70-17, Rears 180-55-17.

I was impressed with the feeling they gave me. I only rode for 15 miles and took a few turns, and I think that they are really grippy. Of course, I know they're not race tires, but they are terrific as far as I'm concerned. They cant be beat for the price!

I give them a 5/5 overall and think anyone would like them.

(the sound of two cents plopping is heard)

[02 VFR Rider]

nice and congrats
most folks would not even look at shinko's cause they will say they are a cheap tire.

I ran 003's when made by yokohama and they are a great tire and from looking at cheater slick tread pattern you would think they suck in the rain , I must say they do well in the rain also.

[Derek Ashley]

Down here in the Tampa Bay area we get good weather most of the time. There is some rain, but as everyone knows, we're known for our sunshine. Today was a great day for riding, sun and 76 degrees!

I'm not a slave to status, as price + performance is the best equation for me. They can laugh at my Shinkos...and I'll blow by them on their liter bike when I dig on the corners and they're afraid to lean!

And who can beat just a tad over 200 clams???