Ok, I had the Shinko tire on for sometime and I already need a new rear. The Front is hold out, but the rear is done. I do 140 mile of highway riding a day, the center of the tire is 98% balded. But, I do still like them, I have not complains on the handling, but the wear is stupid fast. I was hoping they last a riding season or two, but that is not the case. Maybe because I ride alot or maybe it because of the soft rubber.

I will buy another rear tire, but this is just my opinion on them.

 

continental is a good tire, lasts a long time

 

i ran shinko 005's on my f2....went through probably 3 rears per front...didn't get a chance to chew through a front but i am estimating thats what it would have been....

 

its the combination of long trips and soft rubber. poor combination for long lifespan of rear tires. soft rubber compounds wear WAY quicker, but give best grips. Personally, I like a compromise with medium compounds for the best of both worlds.

 

ive got the 009 ravens, 2500 miles and i dont think they have even thought avout wearing.. i think they must be made of titanium. granted i just ride country roads to and from work, no racing. but still, doing great on wear

 

METZLER M3 ftw![&:] mileage grip did well when it was wet out...also did very well with the flatspot. Make sure you pay attention to tire size too 160's go on the back of our bikes anything bigger will throw the wear way off as well as make the bike ride poorly[:'(]

 

I got a shinko for my front, still have a continental on the rear, gonna replace that sometime but it's not necessary right now

 

Forgot to mention the shinko rides well, haha

 

u got the 160 shino? I got a 180 on now and it sucksa ballza! will try 160 next season!