jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 So today I seen my back tire has a nail in it. Its not leaking air, but it doesnt seem safe to ride on so I'm getting a new back tire. (I need a conti road attack). So the question is, other than Iron Pony, where could I pick up a new tire in the columbus area that will mount and balance it also? Iron Pony will cost about 160ish I believe, so Im looking for something cheaper. So any suggestions let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 buy a shinko if you want cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Are shinko's good? I dont want something thats crap? but if i were to buy one, which would be best for a sport touring bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 since your in c-bus go to the pony. they sell shinkos and will mount and balance and install. for your situation they will be fine..they are not comparable to pp nut they will be fine for sport touring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 alright thanks. I will look into some shinkos.If there are any more suggestions itll prolly be next weekend before I get anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 shinko almost as bad as cheng shin barracudas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 so shinkos are no good then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I guess it depends on how you ride, I've tried a few different tires and I haven't found a tire that works better for the money than a pirelli diablo strada. great grip, great miles, I got 7,000 out of the last rear on my 1100XX. Others have gotten 9 or 10,000 on smaller bikes...how often do you want to change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I dont want to have to change it very often, But I don't think I'd put 7,000 miles on it this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 the season has barely begun, and you won't do 7000?i guess a shinko will do for you then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 well I guess idk how many miles i will put on them then? But I'd prefer to get the most out of the tire and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 the season has barely begun, and you won't do 7000?i guess a shinko will do for you then...who does 7k a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 who does 7k a year?I dunno...EVERYBODY!?I killed a PDS by the beginning of august...got a dunflop qualifier to finish out the year, but it only lasted 2500 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 wow thats some serious fucking riding, where you going to montana a few times per year..if i put 1500 miles on id be lucky..cool that you can get out and ride that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Uh, I might have missed something and by no means am I a expert, but the guys at IP along with several others said that mixing bike tire brands=bad idea. I was always under that impression as well, just in general, but I dunno.Also as for 7k in 1 yr, I thought everyone rode that? Actually I've got over 3K this season already. Maybe I just have riding issues, I dunno.Tires are 1 thing I wouldnt skimp too much on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 yea i thought the same about mix matching brands on tires. Since march 10th i think Ive only put a 1000 on my bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I really don't think mismatched tires are a problem...I know guys who run car tires on the rear and mc tires on the front... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 car tires on the rear??? thats weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 didn't see you say, but your's is a 600 Katana? rear 140/80-17 stock?Iron pony don't have a Shinko listed in that size on their website, but I did see a BT-45 BATTLAX for 94.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 car tires on the rear??? thats weirdThey are long tourers, they put 20,000 miles + on their rides per year, and most car tires are good for 60,000 or so...http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 i got my 848 over a month and already put 1500 miles.and the other one close to 1000.i got bridgestone bt 016 and they very good, and i do track.i spoke to another person he ride intermediate and he say he ride on them 11 track days,so if they can take this ,for you will be few seasons +they $ 146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 11 track days on the same rear tire? No fucking way unless the dude it puttin around really slow, or he is riding a 125 or something crazy light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Alright, I was told I could possibly plug the tire and it would be fine to ride. Whats everyones opinion of plugging a tire? I dont do track if that makes a diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 everyone I've spoken with...tire plug + mc tire = FAIL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Plug a MC tire in only and emergency to get somewhere to get a new tire.If she come's out it's gonna deflate real fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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