scott
overland park, KS
Definite improvement
Was almost certain that I was going to sell my 1200 Sportster Custom, thinking that new tires might help sell it..... ordered on Friday and received 9 days later. Had the local Harley techs install them and it was like falling in love again!!!! Handles 100% better, tire design is great on the front tire, mediocre on the rear which could use more lettering in my opinion. Corners/curves normally taken at 30 mph now taken at 50 mph, Very solid confidence building tire. A great tire for the money!!!
Glenn
Lafayette, LA
Shinko 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I just put the tire on but I rode a few miles an it handles well an I haven't any problems.
leo barginear
mobile, AL
Shinko 230 tour master front tire
Very well satisfied in all aspects from price to ride ability!!!
Greg B
Pittsburg, CA
Shinko 230 Tour Master front Tire
Great tires! I purchased the set as my original tires that came with my 2006 VTX1300C, they were starting to show some wear at 17410 miles. I read the reviews on the Shinkos prior to purchase and I am pleased to say that I am sold! These tires have more than lived up to the hype, 600 miles so far.
Charles Larison
Clarksville, AR
Shinko 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I like the tire so far as I have only put a couple of hundred miles on it so I don't know about durability. Seems to be smooth and noise free. I will be buying a matching rear tire soon.
homan rupert
Cosby, TN
Shinko 230 touring tire
Excellent fit (front and rear) used on Triumph Bonneyville. Tires seem to be very tacky on dry pavement. Have not used bike in wet weather, therefore, cannot verify wet road performance. Have only 1000 miles on tire so wear is still in question (so far so good). Appears to be a great tire for the money, compared to the Bridgestones I usually run. Excellent service and delivery from Motorcycle superstore....thanks guys.
G
Richmond, VA
Too soon to know for sure but OK so far
Not enough miles on this tire to tell durability yet which is why I rated all items as a "3" (average). Tires arrived promptly. Appeared to be 'fresh', etc. When mounted/balanced (not by me) seem to ride well.
Smurf
Coopersburg, PA
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire
Very nice tire. Looks great on the front of my 1985 Yamaha XT350 Supermoto bike.
Jerry
Longview, WA
Shock Factor
I had both front and back tires replaced with Shinko 230 Tour Masters. I have about 600 miles on them and I have to say I can’t imagine a better tire. This is a fantastic tire at a fantastic price from a fantastic company. I ordered my tires on a Friday and they arrived early enough on Monday that I had them installed that afternoon at a "preferred installer". Buy'em!!
steve
akron, OH
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire and 230 Tour Master Rear Tire.
Have had the tires for just a month so I can't give an accurate judgment on the durability. Everything else is great. Rode them in the rain with no ill effects although I was somewhat reluctant to push them on a wet curve (as I would with any other tires). The price was great and free shipping was a great bonus. I will write back in (hopefully) 5-6 K miles and let you know about the durability.
Thomas
westminster, MD
big thom
Don’t let the name fool you buy this tire you won’t regret it .
Steve
Auburn, CA
Absolutely Awesome Tires
Put a set of these tires on my V-Star 1100 Silverado Saturday morning, replacing my 2nd set of Dunlop D404 tires. I went for a ride on my favorite 250 mile loop through the Tahoe National Forest in the afternoon. What an incredible transformation. These tires virtually turned a 700+ pound cruiser into a sporting standard. Incredible grip, smooth and stable ride over cracked and broken pavement, and super quick side to side transitions. Far superior to the Dunlops in every way. Absolutely awesome tires.
Michael
Empire, AL
Trail of tears 09 three day rain
I purchase front and rear and couldn't be happier. I crossed the Smokey's on the Tail of the Dragon heading into Cherokee for the Trail of Tears ride. No slips, slides or oh my's. Braking was fantastic. I have never felt so comfortable in the rain before. I WILL BUY AGAIN. I have used so many brands over the years and these the best by far you can go wrong on a all weather tire.
Trey
West Memphis, AR
Shinko tourmaster 230
I have put about 1000 miles on this tire. I bought this tire in a leap of faith on the previous reviews and others I found on different forums on the internet. I will admit I was looking for the cheapest way out on my purchase but quickly as my previous front tire was completely bald. This tire arrived at my door step in about 1 week and the price was in my range (LOW). I had it mounted and rode my bike relatively mildly for the first 100-200 miles to break the tire in. I was surprised at the way the tire handled. After the break-in I immediately started riding like I usually do, VERY aggressive. I do ride a 2006 VTX1300C and this is far from a sport bike but I do like to lean hard in the corners. This tire handled the bike and my riding style well. Rides smooth and comfortable. Tracks well and I have not noticed any drift. I did use Dynabeads for balancing instead of traditional lead weights. I do not know how much of a difference this makes as it is also my first time using Dynabeads. I would recommend this tire and have done so to a couple of friends looking for tires now. I rated durability a 3 as I have only about 1000 miles on the tire and cannot speak to this yet. I will say that in the 1000 miles I have noticed no wear. Seems to hold well so far. I am also running about 40psi in the tire. This makes the ride a little stiffer but will, in my experience, make the tire last longer.
robert b
danville, NH
shinko tires
Very nice no problems huggs the road nice so far so good.
paul d
mt juliet, TN
shinko tire
Great tire and great price. Will buy again.
Brian L
Phelan, CA
Shinko 230 Tourmaster tires
This is my third set of 230's; great tire for the price, they work well in all road conditions and weather. I ride all year round in SoCal and they handle great and last longer than any other brand. I use them on my 54hp cruiser and I'm a pretty aggressive rider.
Clay
Yadkinville, NC
Shinko 230 Tourmaster
Tire seems fine. Balance was way off. No traction problems. Only 1000 miles on it to date so no wear comments. The tire does appear to be larger (wider and taller) than the tire it replaced which was a Metzler of the same size
Scott R
Grand Prairie, TX
Shinko 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I needed a new set of tires, like yesterday. As usual, I was also needing a good deal. Got both front and back tires shipped to my door from Motorcycle Superstore for 100 dollars cheaper than the nearest competitor. Never had this brand before, but so far have been impressed. Even got to test them out (not by choice) in a heavy downpour. Never seemed to lose grip with the road. Have only had the tires for just about a month, so long term review is not available. For now, I'd recommend the tires for those on a budget, and for those who are looking for a good tire for the money. I wouldn't say there as good as Metzelers, but they are better than the Dunlops I was replacing.
steve l
hendersonville, TN
Shinko 230 front tire
I have put about 1500 miles on the tire so far. Seems to hold the road very well, no squirming and very good grip. It is installed on a 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 whick I ride at a very brisk pace. I am anxious to see how it holds up, mileage wise.
Carl H
Denver, CO
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I have had the tire on my Intruder 1400 for a month now riding on weekends covering about 500 miles in the mountains and city driving about 300 miles. This front tire has been very trusting in corners and on wet pavement at speeds of 90mph and with each turn I become more trusting in this tire. Fitting was very E-Z balancing no-problem. For the price Amazing. And not a bad looking tire, My only dis-like is that the rear Shinko Tour master 170/80 was not as wide as my metzler 88 about an inch thinner for some reason.
Randy
Orange Grove, TX
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I was scared to order a tire that was half as much as the other tires but after reading the other reviews on this tire I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did. I just got back from a 3,000 mile trip to Colorado, the tire works very well in the curves, I didn’t ride on any wet roads, holds a straight line, doesn’t follow grooves in the road, looks like it is wearing very well, going to buy it again when this one wears out.
Ron G
Hillsborough, NJ
Man what a difference
These tires make a big difference in the handling of my bike. I went 20 over on the front which works really well on my bike and it's like a have a new bike. Much more stable in both the turns and on the highway and the bike now tracks much better when the road gets twisty. I'd buy them again.
Fish
Empire, AL
230 tour master Front
In the past month since first putting these tires on. 4 real hard road flooding rains, up to 6 inches or more water on the road. Then twice ending up on freshly road done road scraping where its dirt, rock and maybe some pavement. I have to say without a doubt I love these tires. NO SLIP, NO SLIDE and most of all none of me under the bike. Grip is all some people. I WILL GET ANOTHER SET FOR MY T_BIRD and when these wear out another for my Speedmaster.
Bob McCarthy
Washington, PA
1985 GL1200 Interstate
Ive only put 1400 miles on the tires (front and rear). I will say it was an unbelievable deal. I have had the bike into a corner shaving the foot pegs down at speed as well as motorofficer training (5 mph), had it at 65 mph in a downpour just last weekend. I have had it at 90 mph. They are quiet and smooth. I LOVE THEM! We shall see what kind of mileage I get.
David
Stevensville, MI
Shinko 230 Tour 110x90x19
About 1000 miles on these bad boys and they still have the nipples on them - great wear. Most important to me however is how quiet they are - no road noise at any speed. Road seams don't exist anymore; even the tar-slicks don't seem to affect these tires. Great price from MSS and good delivery. Love the appearance, both from the side and the front.
Ron Kelley
Grand Junction, CO
Looks good
I don't have enough mileage on the front tire to evaluate the mileage, but the performance in dry weather seems to be as good as any other tire I've run. Balanced well and quality seems good. It's on my cruiser, a RoadStar 1600.
Jesse Harris
Avera, GA
Tire
The tires make a sound when you drive. The front fits to close to the front fender it almost touch the fender and sometimes it does touch it.
Bill
Orlando, FL
Shinko Tires
I did not read the fine print. Tires are shipped by ground and took 10 days to arrive including Memorial Day holiday week-end. Service was as advertised. I have only put 20 miles on them so it is too soon to evaluate them.
Tom
Lords Valley, PA
Shinko Front Tour Master Tire
Excellent tire at an honest price, finally.
Joe
Deming, NM
Shinko Front and Rear Tires
I purchased a set of these 230's on the recommendations of others on this page. What a bargain. I am totally pleased with these tires. I replaced a set of Dunlop 404s and there is no comparison. The Shinkos handle and corner well at high and low speed and there's NO wandering on uneven surfaces. Also, ordered them and had them in 4 days. Good service. I'm giving them a 3 for durability cause I only have 1000 miles so far.
Walt
Ashland, KY
Shinko 230 Torr Master
I've only had the tire on for about a month, but I'm really surprised how it handles. Seems to be an adequate tire compared to the more expensive ones.
george
marco Island, FL
Changed both two year old dunlaps to 230 tour masters.
This was a major improvement, better control at speed, turns and liquid sunshine. Will see how they wear but for this price I will buy again. Installed and balanced them myself on a 1983 Honda GL650 Interstate.
Thurman Voncannon
Seagrove, NC
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I was very impressed with this tire, for the money. It rides well and seems to really stick to the road. My local dealer wanted $104 for practically the same tire. I cannot say how the durability will be yet, but so far so good.
Jeff Tarbell
Berkeley, CA
Great Tire, Great Price
After searching the web for new motorcycle tires, I decided on a pair of Shinko 230s for my 82 Honda CX500C. I bought the bike used and the IRCs that were on her were trashed. I ordered them online and they were delivered in a matter of days. I took my wheels off the bike and the new Shinkos to a local dealer to get balanced & mounted. I drove it for the first time this weekend and, WOW, what a difference it makes. This bike is top-heavy, with a fairing, and I used to have to worry about over steering into corners, but with the new Shinkos, it now just glides along as if on rails. I realize now what I'd been missing all along. I can't really speak to durability yet, but everything else - quality, construction, tread pattern, price - is completely top-notch. I would recommend these tires without question. They will take your riding to the next level.
Joe Krol
Mountainhoe, PA
Fantastic Tire Fantastic Price
I love this tire, the difference in the way the bike handles is amazing and the price was great too. I used the preferred vendor list and was able to get a great front tire for my bike and have it installed for just over $100.00. The ride is great and the handling is also superb.
Travis Standridge
Athol, ID
Great
Great tire, fast shipping
coralee bryant
nampa, ID
Shinko tires
So far the tires have been great, hold to road nicely .Can’t wait to see how they do in rain, I am sure I’ll find out, but I believe they’ll be fine.
Tom
Ferndale, WA
Shinko 230 Tour Master front tire on my '84 Goldwing Aspencade
This tire replaces a Dunlop Elite II on my Goldwing 1200. I have to say I'm very happy so far with this tire. It rides very smooth and quiet. I only hear a slight shhhhhhh when riding next to a wall or barrier and who knows if this will continue after the tire wears in. It's very good on grooved freeway pavement and has a light steering feel at low speeds. Some tires make the steering heavy at low speeds and this tire isn't one of them. It also transitions nicely when going from a straight line into a curve. It makes a heavy bike feel lighter. I gave it a 3 for durability and features because I've only had it a month and couldn't leave these fields blank. If I get decent wear on this tire I'll be ordering another one without hesitation when the time comes. Can't beat it for the price and I'm not really sure what gains I'd get from buying a tire that cost 2 - 3x as much!
dan
niagara falls, NY
shinko 230 fr tire
Perfect fit & handling. I bought A 140.00 Dunlop 2 years ago for my other bike and this 57.00 tire is better!
Dragan Pupucevski
Rochester, NY
Shinko - 230 Tour Master Front Tire
I put this tire on my 1978 CB750A Hondamatic and it handles great. Excellent tire and best price around. Motorcycle Superstore is a Superstore.
James Hosmer
Murphys, CA
Real control
This is a great tire at an unbelievable price. It gives me a better ride and traction that any I've tried.
Greg
Peoria, IL
Not bad, but the jury is still out
When I went to have this tire mounted on the front wheel of my Gold Wing, the tech at the Honda shop said it was a cheap tire and he could not get it balanced properly, and that it still had some wobble. He may have just been trying to shame me into buying tires from him, because I've ridden on it for a couple of hundred miles, and have noticed no such issues at all. The durability remains to be seen, but for normal riding at legal speeds, I haven't had any problems so far.
Gary
Syracuse, NY
Great Tire
Put this tire on an old Goldwing and am very happy with the performance, especially how it made road snakes seem to disappear. Seem far superior to the Dunlop Elite it replaced.
Paul N Holder
Villa Rica, GA
Shinko 230 Tour MasterFront Tire - 130/90-16
I've put about three hundred miles on the tire with no problems or noticeable wear. The tire balanced out very easy, only requiring a single weight on one side. I look forward to finding out how many miles I can get out of these.
Ernest B.
Tucson, AZ
Rilly nice cheap tires
Trying to rehab my GPz Turbo on a budget. Shinkos seem to be decent cheap tires, from Korea, not China. They look pretty nice in an 80's sort of touring tire way. Have no idea how they'll wear, and I'm fairly post crotch rocket, so adequate handling and V rating are plenty for my needs! Love their dual sport tires, btw!
Devin
Shirley, IN
Shinko Tourmaster 230's
Love it. Looks good, rides well and grips well too.
Chris Gibbs
Hanford, CA
Shinko tires
I bought the set of Shinko tires for my bike they ride great and the tire tread pattern is stylish and easy to install your self.
Ron Luman
Nacogdoches, TX
customer
I purchased a set of Shinko tires several months ago and love them. They provide a smooth stable ride on both dry and wet pavement. The price was great and the tires seem to be every bit as good as the premium tires I have used in the past. I recommend Shinko as a great value.