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Thinking about new tires...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Theemarkmiller, Aug 12, 2014.

  1. Theemarkmiller

    Theemarkmiller New Member

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    "H-rated tube type" These tires require a tube.

    If you really plan to ride the motorcycle you might consider THESE. Modern tire, but with a more classic tread pattern.
     
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    +1.

    MUCH better choice.
     
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    Just scooped up a set of Bridgestone Battlax BT45 from Dennis Kirk. $201 shipped, and thats for Bridgestone Sport Touring tires.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    +2 on the retroactives. I haven't run them, but the first tires linked to are meant for pre-1970 motorcycles. The tread pattern isn't reminiscent of tires used in the 80's. You can't run a tubed tire in a non-tube rim because the bead is different. A tube tire won't lock into the bead of a non-tube wheel.
     
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    Seen These Don't Know if Anyone has Fitted Them.


    Conti Classic Attack



    But They Seem Good On Paper
     
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    When I rebuilt my CB350, I heard of a few guys with all sorts of CBs using Shinkos. They said the tires ride well and felt like a quality tire. Shinko bought the Yokohama tire plants...basically the same as Yokohama. Also heard some guys running them on their Venture with positive results.
     
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    I run Kenda tires.. Great chinese tires... Even my Nike running shoes are made in China.. My girlfriend was also Made in China !
     
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    Or......

    Have a look at the Shinko 777's. They have a whitewall option on select sizes.
     
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    That isn't correct, there is normally no difference between the bead shape on a tubed or tubeless tyre
     
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    I heard that tubeless tires have a special air-tight rubber layer on the inside, and tube-tires don't, which means they will always leak air without a tube.

    Adding a tube adds weight, cost, and friction.

    Go tubeless!!

    (how come my Yokohama tires are Made In USA ?? )
     
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    I may cut loose for those Conti classic next time, just because their radial and I remember
    What radials did for cars back in the day.
     
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    Good question. The information I found regarding the Shinko tires was about five years ago. It could be the Shinkos are a copy of Yokohama tires. Last I heard, Yokohama went out of business a few years back.
     
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    My objection wasn't to the Shinko brand, it was specific to that tire:

    1) The tread design is way out dated. You'd get much better handling and performance from a modern tread.

    2) As TIMEtoRIDE pointed out, tube type tires do not have an air tight lining and need a tube. That tube adds heat and is more likely to rapidly deflate if you puncture it.
     
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    In my experience there is a difference. To run a tube type tire on a tubeless rim you have to use a tube in order for the bead to seat.
     
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    Yes, from what I understand Yokohama stopped making m/c tires a while back.
     
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