SHINKO 244 SERIES...where do you guys get them?

[Msfitoy]

This SHINKO 244 SERIES FRONT/REAR TIRE 3.00-17 50P TT DUAL SPORT STREET TRAIL 87-4760 seem be a hard to find item. Is this the tire of choice here? Do you guys have a source at a reasonable price? Thanks!

 

[AZ7000']

Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Shop for Tires, like Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.

www.rockymountainatvmc.com

Rockymountain stocks some OEM parts for my CT-90 too!

Free Shipping if you get a pair... Remember super tight fit in the front, lots of rock scraping on the fender which doesn't bother me.

 

[Msfitoy]

Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Shop for Tires, like Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.

www.rockymountainatvmc.com

Rockymountain stocks some OEM parts for my CT-90 too!

Free Shipping if you get a pair... Remember super tight fit in the front, lots of rock scraping on the fender which doesn't bother me.

Thank you for that link!

 

[range rat]

Bought mine at bike bandit , now they are on back order. $32.95 ea

Shinko 244 Motorcycle Tire for Motorcycles | BikeBandit

Get low prices with fast shipping on {{ProductName}} for motorcycles. BikeBandit is your destination for OEM and aftermarket parts, gear and more!

www.bikebandit.com

 

[Msfitoy]

Bought mine at bike bandit , now they are on back order. $32.95 ea

Shinko 244 Motorcycle Tire for Motorcycles | BikeBandit

Get low prices with fast shipping on {{ProductName}} for motorcycles. BikeBandit is your destination for OEM and aftermarket parts, gear and more!

www.bikebandit.com

Wow...thanks for the link...do I have the right size in my description?

 

[SLO]

This SHINKO 244 SERIES FRONT/REAR TIRE 3.00-17 50P TT DUAL SPORT STREET TRAIL 87-4760 seem be a hard to find item. Is this the tire of choice here? Do you guys have a source at a reasonable price? Thanks!

 

[SLO]

Mine are actually 6 ply. Got em from RIVEZILLA.Have not put them on yet.I have a question for anybody that knows.Would it be ok to put the 3:17 Shinko on rear and leave stock tire on front? And can I put stock rear on front and does tread pattern direction matter in this case? What about handling characteristics? Thank you for your response.

 

[SLO]

Also what about the SLIME? Will it F up the handling at higher speeds? I had a four wheeler that I put it in ,and it took a few miles to (SLING ) it around. You could definitely feel the wobble until it did! I mean it would sit around unused for months, and at some point it probably will F things up do due lifespan and what happens when it expires. Not specs but actual experience from someone is what I am seeking. Thank You in advance ,for your response.

 

[dmonkey]

Mine are actually 6 ply. Got em from RIVEZILLA.Have not put them on yet.I have a question for anybody that knows.Would it be ok to put the 3:17 Shinko on rear and leave stock tire on front? And can I put stock rear on front and does tread pattern direction matter in this case? What about handling characteristics? Thank you for your response.

You can mix and match tires, it just might result in odd handling if they're designed for very different terrain (e.g. the OEM front tire will wash out easily in loose or slick off-road terrain while the Shinkos will have more bite). The OEM (IRC GP-5) tires are directional tires unlike the Shinkos which can be mounted in either direction and front or rear. For the OEM rear tire if you move it to the front you will need to flip the rotation direction of the tire. You can just pull up some press photos of the bike to see which direction the tread pattern should be facing. Rear and front tire forces on a motorcycle are very different and directional tires take that into account which is why to some it may look like front tire is mounted backwards.

My experience with Slime is that it does make for bad handling and ride quality at "higher speeds", but that's better than riding on a flat. If you treat it as a tool to fix a flat until you have a good opportunity to replace the tube then I think you'll be happy with how it does the job and how easy it is to use (though it can be a mess to clean later). I carry a bottle of it on longer trips where I'm already carrying a Dynaplug micro pro tire inflator, and my opinion is to hold off on installing it until you actually need it so you're not riding thousands of miles with slime in your tube in anticipation of a puncture that might not come before your next tube and tire change. Different folks have different riding and repair preferences though. Neither the OEM or Shinko tires are high mileage tires, so depending on how much you ride, you might never have to worry about tire or tire sealant expiration.

 

[AZ7000']

Here ia a place...

Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Shop for Tires, like Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.

www.rockymountainatvmc.com

I put slime in all my motos before I went to mousse tubes. Never felt an issue at 70mph on the highway or 90+ on a dry lake with the dirt bikes. Unless you go all grom on it you probably won't see 50mph+ to often on the 125

 

[SLO]

Here ia a place...

Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Shop for Tires, like Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Universal Tire at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.

www.rockymountainatvmc.com

I put slime in all my motos before I went to mousse tubes. Never felt an issue at 70mph on the highway or 90+ on a dry lake with the dirt bikes. Unless you go all grom on it you probably won't see 50mph+ to often on the 125

Thanks!

 

[SLO]

You can mix and match tires, it just might result in odd handling if they're designed for very different terrain (e.g. the OEM front tire will wash out easily in loose or slick off-road terrain while the Shinkos will have more bite). The OEM (IRC GP-5) tires are directional tires unlike the Shinkos which can be mounted in either direction and front or rear. For the OEM rear tire if you move it to the front you will need to flip the rotation direction of the tire. You can just pull up some press photos of the bike to see which direction the tread pattern should be facing. Rear and front tire forces on a motorcycle are very different and directional tires take that into account which is why to some it may look like front tire is mounted backwards.

My experience with Slime is that it does make for bad handling and ride quality at "higher speeds", but that's better than riding on a flat. If you treat it as a tool to fix a flat until you have a good opportunity to replace the tube then I think you'll be happy with how it does the job and how easy it is to use (though it can be a mess to clean later). I carry a bottle of it on longer trips where I'm already carrying a Dynaplug micro pro tire inflator, and my opinion is to hold off on installing it until you actually need it so you're not riding thousands of miles with slime in your tube in anticipation of a puncture that might not come before your next tube and tire change. Different folks have different riding and repair preferences though. Neither the OEM or Shinko tires are high mileage tires, so depending on how much you ride, you might never have to worry about tire or tire sealant expiration.

Thanks!

 

[SneakyDingo]

... surprisingly, I've found that Amazon actually has them. Amazon is also usually more expensive, but they exist. According to the Rocky Mountain website, the cost added is ~$5 for two tires buying through Amazon.

 

[dmonkey]

If you're looking to save a few bucks you can also check if any riding buddies have a Rider Plus Membership through Comoto/RevZilla/J&P Cycles/CycleGear to get the free 2-day shipping on RevZilla which has slightly better prices than I'm seeing on Amazon or Rocky Mountain right now.

Shinko 244 Dual Sport Tires | 18% ($20.41) Off! - RevZilla

The Shinko 244 Series dual purpose street and trail tire is designed to be equally at home on dirt or pavement and perform just as well on both.

www.revzilla.com

I buy enough stuff for myself and others that their membership pays for itself.

 

[Msfitoy]

Also what about the SLIME? Will it F up the handling at higher speeds? I had a four wheeler that I put it in ,and it took a few miles to (SLING ) it around. You could definitely feel the wobble until it did! I mean it would sit around unused for months, and at some point it probably will F things up do due lifespan and what happens when it expires. Not specs but actual experience from someone is what I am seeking. Thank You in advance ,for your response.

I'd would only use them as last resort...plug kit is better have on board...