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Just installed a Shinko 190/50/ZR17 ultra soft compound, on the rear of my stretched and big-bored 1100E. The tire has a pretty flat profile, so cornering is a bit awkward. The compound is extremely soft, so life expectancy is short. If you need a large contact patch for drag racing, this is a cheaper option than the Metzler Dragtec, or the Mickey Thompson shootout tires. Traction is unbelievable, warm-up is very quick, and the local shop sold it to me for $140 plus tax.
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doesn't sound like that much of a bargin $140 for 2-3K mile tire -
it is a different preference, you look for miles and he looked for ultimate traction. Drag slicks for cars and bikes are expensive and they dont last very long eitherComment
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Yes, traction was the main goal. Considering the other tires I mentioned are anywhere from $250 to $300, this one is a bargain. I tried just a regular sportbike tire, (Michelen Pilot), and only got about 2000 miles out of it. Anything more than 1/2 throttle in first or second, just generated a good cloud of rubber smoke. I'm hoping this one will actually last longer, since it doesn't break loose all the time.Comment
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