Shinko

[coyote69]

1 off the search function is not working for me.

Thinking of putting a shinko on the rear for the 1/4 mile. But I don't have an extra rim and want to know how it runs on the street.

Is it suicide in the wet? I don't ride a primary transportation, only get caught in the rain occasionally. No twisties down here, just flat and straight.

If not a shinko, what would be good on the street and still hook up decent?

 

[Professor]

How many miles do you want it to last? What mods? Stock wheelbase? Is price a big issue?

 

[coyote69]

I figure mileage is out the window with any tire if I start doing the weekend warrior thing at the track.

Mods:  Brock street meg, pair valve, small air box, PC3, Clutch cushion and ultra mod.

Wheelbase:  McIntosh 2-6 swingarm set at 6", lowered 1.5"

On the way:  Air shifter

I want to be able to hook-up and run weekends and still take out riding with the wife.

 

[Professor]

I'd recommend looking for a used wheel.
You'll definitely need a soft tire with 6 inches. The Shinko works but I'm not really a fan of it. The biggest thing they have going for them is the price. The Michelin Power race would be a better dual purpose tire. Actually I think it is a better race tire. I have been running M/T shootouts for the last 2 years and just test a Michelin and a Shinko a few weeks ago. If you notice I had a sale ad for a used Shinko with 3 passes on it.

It is not Z rated
It took a lot of weight to balance 3.5oz vs .25 for my Michelins. My Mickeys usually took .25-.50
It is heavy at 1.5 lbs more than the Michelin and about 2.5lbs over the Mickey
Takes much more of a burnout to make it work.


I liked the way the Michelin worked but expect to pay about $185 for one vs $110 for the Shinko. No doubt the Michelin will handle the rain better, but it is a race tire so it will behave like a race tire on the street. Like I said at the top, it would be better to get an extra wheel.

 

[coyote69]

I agree with the extra wheel, but I just hit my wear marks and was looking for a better option than the factory tires and I know I want to start running at the strip this winter. How do the Dunlop Qualifiers and Pirelli Diablos compare?

 

[Professor]

They are going to stick better than the stockers. I ran my Pilot Power a few times and it was decent, but I'm running a stock arm. I think the Qualifier should be comparable to the PP. The PP is definitely better than the old 208. I don't know about the Diablo.

The Shinko Ultra Soft is going to do better on the drag strip, but it won't compare even close to the PP on the street.

 

[02BlackBusa]

i have a shinko 005 advance (i think thats what it is) ive made 15 passes at the track running 10.20s, stock length and lowered with full exhaust power commander and quick shifter. i do alot of riding and so far i have about 5500 miles and im flush with the wear indicators. it hooks great for me on the street and track. pretty good in the rain too. my opinion is that its alot better than the dunlop qualifier i had on there, plus the shinko has a slightly wider contact patch.

 

[frisbee]

I ride daily and have the ultra softs on . I got about 3000 miles on them so far . Not the greatest in the rain so take it easy . I would rather have another rim and get a Pirreli or a pilot on . ( It rains alot here now that its winter )

 

[Moparict]

I have the Shinko 003 Ultra Soft. It works great for the strip. You don't need much of a burnout and it is super sticky. As for the street, it has NO rain channeling. It would be like riding on ice. I use another wheel and tire for the street. I will probably run the Diablo for next year. They are much more expensive but they stick better and can be run on the street due to the tread design. Plus, they are a taller tire with a more rounded shoulder, which is great for handling. The Shinko is pretty flat and does effect your handling some. I have a friend that just went down pretty deep into the 8's on a Diablo. I'm sold.

 

[Professor]

I have the Shinko 003 Ultra Soft.  It works great for the strip.   You don't need much of a burnout and it is super sticky.  As for the street, it has NO rain channeling.  It would be like riding on ice.  I use another wheel and tire for the street.  I will probably run the Diablo for next year.  They are much more expensive but they stick better and can be run on the street due to the tread design.  Plus, they are a taller tire with a more rounded shoulder, which is great for handling.  The Shinko is pretty flat and does effect your handling some.  I have a friend that just went down pretty deep into the 8's on a Diablo.  I'm sold.

Next time you come up on a Friday before the race yell and you can make a pass or two on my spare Michelin. Or I'll send you one of my takeoff Mickeys if you want to mount it up for 6 passes or so to check it out.

 

[Goes9s]

Which tire is best for Drag and high speed highway runs at 190+?