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I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:52 am
by Hidalgo
I need a front tire for my Rockster and this seemed like a good tire for a fair price.
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Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:26 am
by riceburner
Unfortunately the merriment will have to wait..... the image isn't showing.

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:15 am
by Hidalgo
I was hoping to get the Bridgestone T30 tires for my Rockster. Specs are 120/70ZR17 GT58W TL

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:10 pm
by trickytree
Just check it out but I'm sure the GT version has a stiffer sidewall and is intended to fully laden tourers. Although no featherweight you don't really need that type of tyre on a Rockster.

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:37 am
by sweatmark
FWIW - I usually buy tires at local Cycle Gear to get good deals and cheap mount & balance. Sport touring tires on sale in Rockster sizes are usually a given.

For recommendation, I will defer to the combined tire experiences of kirby and riceburner (how many Rockster tire sets each?)...

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:47 am
by kirby
10 sets of shinko 009 ravens so far, best bang for the buck in the states. A yokohama tire made in korea. I run 170/60 r 120/70 front. Good for the street even sport riding and I have even had them on one track day and they didn't scare me.
twice the mileage I have ever got from so called premium tire. under $200 a set, I mount and bal myself.

You asked and this is just my experience.

:-)

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:47 am
by Hidalgo
Wow Kirby!! Is this the tire you talked about? (Shinko 009 Raven Radial Tire 120/70ZR17 Front 87-4041)
It seems to be a really good little secret. People love this tire! I read a few reviews and it's a solid performer for a bargain price.

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:37 am
by kirby
Hope most will poo poo this 'cause if the demand get higher then the price is going up!!!! Shhhhhhh!

:-)

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:16 am
by sweatmark
kirby wrote:Hope most will poo poo this 'cause if the demand get higher then the price is going up!!!! Shhhhhhh!
:-)
OK, I'll be quiet... and buy these for my Rockster!

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Bought 'em. Tire set was $152.99 with free shipping.

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:41 am
by kirby
Now you've done it!

:-)

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:38 pm
by peels
no eye rolling here. time for at least a rear for me....


open to all options.

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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 12:18 pm
by Hidalgo
sweatmark wrote:
kirby wrote:Hope most will poo poo this 'cause if the demand get higher then the price is going up!!!! Shhhhhhh!
:-)
OK, I'll be quiet... and buy these for my Rockster!

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Bought 'em. Tire set was $152.99 with free shipping.
Hello again Sweatmark! Can you send me the link from where you bought your set? That’s a really good price and free shipping! Hard to beat. I can’t find a set for that price and shipping.

Re: I know eyes will roll, but can I get an opinion? Tires.

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:40 am
by sweatmark
Hidalgo wrote: Hello again Sweatmark! Can you send me the link from where you bought your set? That’s a really good price and free shipping! Hard to beat. I can’t find a set for that price and shipping.
https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/shinko- ... n-tire-set

Received my order in 3 days. Cannot beat this tire deal. Looking forward to evaluating these Shinkos.