Hi all,

Its getting to that time when I need to replace my tires, they both are pretty worn down so I'm gonna replace them both. I was looking at the shinkos (poor college student budget), and I'm leaning towards the 006 podiums, but I'm interested if any of you have tried these different models out, and which you prefer? Also, slightly off topic but would the 120/70-17 size still work for my front tire, even though stock size is 120/60, or will it mess up the balance/tracking/handling etc? thanks guys I appreciate your input greatly.

 

shinko's FTW! I got the 005's I think got the phat 180 on the rear...Raised teh height of teh bike a lil bit and I couldn't use the stock chain guard and hugger(had to have my buddy customer make one for me) but I love it

 

I got the 005 and love them, I have the 180 also and it don't rub with the stock hugger and chain guard. Is the tire aligned correctly?

 

yes it is aligned correctly I don't know how they hell you got your chain guard on there the tire is wayyyyyy to tall for that...it lifted my bike at least an inch

 

Stock everything and they fit, no rubbing what so ever. Matter fact I had to take the tire off last week do replace the chain and not rub marks on anything.

Do you want to sell your hugger and chain guard since you not using it. The miss bike need one.

LOL!!

 

cycle gear is running a 1 day special on pirelli diablos saturday you can get a set of 180/120 for 169 plus 9 shipping
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...&tier2=219

i would check it out you could get a better tire for the same or less than the shinkos

(ps i dont work for cycle gear, just wanted to help a fellow poor college kid out, im getting a pair myself)

 

I DO work at Cycle Gear, and you can get the stock rear size Diablo for less. Either in store or online, but not every store will have every tire.

 

thanks ynks4evr and DarkNinja75, this does look like a sweet deal! I think I'm gonna pick a set of these up. do they have good reviews?