Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear Tire

Shinko Tires

Karen Lee - December 14, 2009(Port Orange, FL)

I just got the new tires put on my trike and I couldn't believe the improvement in the handling.I haven't had them long enough to evaluate the tread life but I suspect they will hold up well.great deal!

so far so good

Robert - January 29, 2010(Orlando, FL)

Doing good I have them on my Road Glide

Killer Deal!

J.R. - January 29, 2010(Eagle Point, OR)

I decided to give these tires a try because they were the lowest priced V-rated touring tires I've ever seen. So far I've only run them for 200 miles but the ride and handling is excellent. Cornering is excellent. Got caught in the rain and the wet traction was also excellent. Although I gave a 5 on tread life, I don't really know how they're going to do, but at the ridiculously low price I paid for them, I really don't care. If they come even close to other cheap tires I've run in the past, I'll be happy cuz I'll have gotten my money's worth. I really don't think you can go wrong with this deal.

Shinko tourmaster 230 rear tire

Chris - February 10, 2010(Sedro Woolley, WA)

Nice good sticky tire. Very pleased with it’s performance and at a great price.

Nice tire - nice price

Bill - March 08, 2010(Springfield, OR)

Had a Dunlop tourmaster on before, went with this because of cost - glad I did this is better than the Dunlop!

shinko 230 rear tire

Josh - March 22, 2010(Newman, CA)

Great tire for a great price, handles well and looks good. Sure it’s not a hardcore race tire and all that stuff, but it is a good tire that performs well and adequately enough. I’m diggin them, I’d buy again. the only thing I noticed was that it was a little wider than the 140 I took off in the back, so the edge of the tread (about 1/16") rubs on my drive shaft a bit, but not an issue as it will rub off that 1/16 after a few rides. overall great tire at a great price.

On a Vmax...

P. Sandoval - April 13, 2010(Topeka, KS)

Ironically I bought this tire because it was half as much as the Dunlop qualifier that normally shoe the 'Max (I'm hard on tires, going through a rear every 1500 miles or so). This tire's grip is phenomenal. Even on a Yamaha Vmax under 4,000+ RPM launches the tire GRABS and lifts the bike. I spent 15 minutes trying to do a burn out with it, an all it does is push the bike forwards and smear the Dunlop on the front. I'm going to be replacing the front with the matching Shinko.

Seems fine to me

Jake - May 13, 2010(newcastle, WA)

Have about 500 miles on this tire. No issues, and of course no signs of wear. I believe it’s a good value.

Great tire for the money!

john - May 24, 2010(Burlington, ON)

The tires have been on the bike a few weeks so far and really think they are a great buy. Unbeatable price compared to other common name brands. Great traction and very stable. Consider these before others and save some hard earned $$

Hobby

Phong Vu - May 27, 2010(Nashville, TN)

This tire is the best too have.

VMax - Happy with Shinko!

Bill - May 04, 2010(Holland, NY)

Read my review of the Shinko 230 Front tire. Same positives hold true for the rear! Excellent tires, Great price, Great service from Motorcycle Superstore.

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Lloyd s - June 22, 2010(harrison, MI)

another awesome tire I got 2000 miles on front and rear got them together and they are a lot better then the Dunlop tires I think..... wife says lots better ride

Tire comparrison

David C - July 08, 2010(Bucksport, ME)

Installed the Shinko and took a 500 mile trip, in comparison to the Dunlop that came with the bike I found it to perform just as well.

Shinko 230 Tourmaster Rear Tire

Bob Coleman - July 14, 2010(Beaver Falls, PA)

Solid performance. Good tire for the money. As long as the price is good, I'll try to use these exclusively.

Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear Tire

Carnell Chappelle - August 10, 2010(Albuquerque, NM)

Excellent rubber, and the Customer Service at the "Motorcycle Superstore" was just outstanding.

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Jo - September 27, 2010(Murfreesboro, TN)

If you are using a tube type rim order a new tube "Heavy Duty" if availlable to save you time and grief. This tire appears to be great value for the money.

better that the Bridgestones

Phil - September 20, 2010(waterford, MI)

This Shinko tire 140/90V-15 is far better than the Bridgestone it replaced.

So Far So Good

Jon B - March 11, 2011(Rutherfordton, NC)

Regardless of the price, I love these tires. I ride my 02 Honda Sabre in the mountains a lot. I've been in some real toad stranglers and traction has been great. Dry traction is great as well. These tires stick. Have about 1500 miles on the set and they still look good. Highly recommended! I will buy these again!

Well over 8,000 miles on this tire

Vernon - April 05, 2011(Savannah, TX)

I bought this tire in mid-June 2009. It is now April 2011. I have finally seen the tread wear down to the point that the center grove is all but there - so it's time to replace it, of course. All in all, I've logged over 8,000 miles on this rear tire. I've ordered its replacement and look forward to putting another 8,000 miles on it, too! Order the Shinko line of tires; you will not be disappointed.

Shinko 230 rear tire

Roddy G. - April 05, 2011(champaign, IL)

So far the tire has met all my expectations. I ride a lot of miles every year, so I look for enduring wear. It is probably a little early to rate. But so far it grips well and handles well.

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jon - May 06, 2011(ruidoso, NM)

For the price, GREAT tires. 5,000m on current rear. Another 1,000m left. One front to two rears. Not bad. Dry very well. Wet I slow down.

Good Tire

Froggy - July 07, 2011(Crossville, AL)

I have this one on my Yamaha and just about 6000 miles on it and just a bit of wear, rides good in all weather and I've been in dome real down pores. Beats the Dunlop I had on it. I have a Dunlop on the Honda and am about to change to the Shinko 230. Don't get me wrong, the Dunlop is a good tire but the Shinko handles better.

so far its awesome

Chris D. - August 31, 2011(woodleaf, NC)

I've only put 1000 miles on this tire but I had to rate tread life so the 5 on it is speculation so far I love it. Smoother ride and great handling. I replaced a dunlop 404 with this tire and I love it so unless it wears out at 5000 miles I will buy another and another and another ....

Good Tire

KC - August 31, 2011(Wichita, KS)

Plenty sticky, good handling.

Shinko 230 rear tire

Richard - August 31, 2011(Levittown, PA)

The price was right. I don't know about the tread life as I just installed it. I am using it on a Suzuki C90T 2006 with a Voyager conversion kit on it. But so far it seems to do real good.

shinko tour master rear tire

Ryan A. - August 31, 2011(mattoon, IL)

I ride a 2001 Kawasaki Voyager. The bike weighs over 700lb and I'm 250lb. I ride over 10,000 mile's year. With that said I can say that I am very happy with this tire. I have over 7000 miles on it now and in a few more hundred miles will have to replace it. For the price you can't go wrong!

great tire

mark f. - September 07, 2011(kernersville , NC)

I just took a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 300 miles total. Rain, sun, and sharp curves. Performed very well. No complaints. Not sure about the tread life, they have not been on but about 500 miles.

2nd set

Dan - September 07, 2011(Pleasant Lake , MI)

1st set was great went on my bike, 2nd set my Wife's bike. Next set; value-price-handling-Shinko.

Highly Recommended!

Ivan C. - September 01, 2011(Chattanooga, TN)

Outstanding tire for both city and highway. Would never go back to any other tire. Rides smooth with very good traction. Highly recommended!

Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear Tire 180/70-15

Rhonda M. - September 01, 2011(Caney, KS)

Rides smooth. No loud whine from the tire meeting the rode that you get with most new tires. Love it. I will be back.

SHINKO

jose - September 28, 2011(HOUSTON, TX)

Great price satisfied customer

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wayne - October 19, 2011(Robbins, NC)

I bought the pair and love them I will buy them again

Shinko Tourmaster Rear

Vtgbeemer - November 04, 2011(Gallatin, TN)

Put a pair of the 230s on my 76 R90S BMW looking for something with a modern feel to replace the vanishing old reliable name brands. These tires have surpassed my expectations. I cannot rate them on treadwear or wet traction but for enjoying this vintage bike on Dragon-like backroads I am well pleased.

I would like them in white wall

tony - November 04, 2011(peyton.colo, CO)

This is a quality tire. I could not believe how much they improved the ride of my harley deluxe. We'll see how they hold up on mileage, I just put them on month ago.

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KH - December 19, 2011(texas city, TX)

Have both front and rear seems to be a good deal and a good tire

Best tire ever used!

Tyler - March 16, 2012(Chilliwack, BC)

Can't say much more... Great product!

Artic Biker

Todd - March 26, 2012(Centennial , CO)

My 06 Shadow Spirit 750 got OE Dunlop 12k, the D404 got 9k and so far these Shinko 230s have about 12k. One day got to test dry, wet, and snow traction in about an hour’s time. Springtime in Denver. By the time I got home there was an inch of snow on the road reaching speeds of 35mph. Very impressed! I love these Shinkos!

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Michael - April 09, 2012(Saint Paris, OH)

For the price the tire were very adequate.

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billy - May 01, 2012(mouth of wilson, VA)

great tire for the money

Put One over on him!

James J. - June 27, 2012(Spokane, WA)

The guy who owns the local cycle shop that installed my new tires gave me a hard time about replacing my old dunlops with these tires. He said, "You had the best tire made and now your replacing it with the cheapest ones made". I chuckled and said, "Have you seen the reviews these tour masters have gotten on Motorcycle Superstore? I saved $200+ buying these, you're just mad because I didn't buy tires from you". These tires perform great.

Great looking tire, just what I wanted.

Mick - July 18, 2012(Auburndale, FL)

What a good looking tire. I know, we don't buy them because they look god but I had to share. Rides great, super traction and very quiet. Replaced a Metzler ME880 and I do believe this tire runs quieter and smoother than the Metz. If it gets decent wear, I will surely buy another one.

i like

troy - July 18, 2012(peru, IN)

good

Impressed

David - July 25, 2012(Cambridge, MD)

I'm greatly impressed with this tire. I have a 07' 1100 V-Star and have used Dunlop 404's in the past (averaged 4000-6000 miles) I put the Shinko 230 on the rear last year and couldn't be happier. I used to replace my rear tire every 6 months, the Shinko lasted a full year. I currently have 6500 on the Shinko and still going. I estimate I'm going to get about 8000 total out of this tire. Incredible traction in all conditions.

Wow, What a difference

Brian - August 10, 2012(Johnson , VT)

On my bike, 1983 Yamaha Virago, these tires blow the Dunlap 404s I had on out of the water. Cornering at faster speeds without even trying. They just roll over sweet and hold. I don't know about tread life but they handle so much better than the Dunlap's. Even if I get half the mileage they were half the price. GREAT TIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They just happen to be very economically priced also!

Great

Patrick - August 10, 2012(Spring, TX)

I ride a Harley, and I ride it pretty hard. The Shinkos were outstanding in traction, wet and dry, especially for the price. I will not hesitate to buy them again, and I recommend them to all my friends.

CT to Arctic Circle and back on one tire

Matt - August 16, 2012(East Haddam, CT)

Rode with these from CT to the Arctic Circle and back, I have about 10,000 miles on the rear and its got about 1,000 or more miles left give or take. Awesome tread life and I rode on all different types of roads, gravel, dirt, chip seal, proper tarmac, concrete, and in all conditions on all different types of roads it handled well and wore well. Handled the Dempster well. This really honestly is a great tire, buy the matching set, the fronts are great as well.

CT to Arctic Circle and back on one tire

Matt - August 16, 2012(East Haddam, CT)

Rode with these from CT to the Arctic Circle and back, I have about 10,000 miles on the rear and its got about 1,000 or more miles left give or take. Awesome tread life and I rode on all different types of roads, gravel, dirt, chip seal, proper tarmac, concrete, and in all conditions on all different types of roads it handled well and wore well. Handled the Dempster well. This really honestly is a great tire, buy the matching set, the fronts are great as well.

Great Tire For Price

Mark - August 22, 2012(Cortland, NY)

I bought the Shinko 230 Road Master front tire after having run the Road Master on the back for about 1000 miles. I do a lot of highway and city driving combined and I am impressed with the handling of the tires. The front has only been on for a few hundred miles but I can feel the difference in the handling and stability. I can't comment on the tread life but as far as the rest of the tire goes I am very impressed and will be buying the 230 Road Master again.

Shinko 230 777

Tigress - August 28, 2012(Lafayette, LA)

I have a Kawasaki VULCAN 900. It had Dunlop on it when I bought it. Shinko tires were recommended by my father. I really like the handling, ride and traction on wet roads. I average @A 9000 miles on back tires. Have put 2 sets of tires. I ride solo. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

great tire

howard m. - September 07, 2012(Frazeysburg, OH)

I like the tire haven't got to ride it to much but what i have rode, it handles real good. I live in ohio so the weather is very unpredictable.

Happy

Dale - September 14, 2012(locust grove , GA)

I have run all the dunlop tires and get between 3000 and 3500 miles out of them and do not like them in the mountains so i tried the tour masters this is my 4th rear tire and 2nd front i have got around 5000+ miles out of the rear tires i will never run dunlops again . Also they are better on dry or wet pavement

Tour master tires front and back.

David - September 18, 2012(Vallejo, CA)

Great price, good looking tire, handles superb. Installed, then sold the bike. Bought for the Honda VTX 1300c. Was having problem finding a matching set, so these are a perfect match. I highly recommend them.

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Reaper6 - September 28, 2012(Nashville, TN)

Excellent tire. Super traction, corners Great! Smooth , quiet ride. Deep tread and good looking pattern. Best tire I've found for the price. Highly recommended,

Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear Tire

Alan - October 01, 2012(Pelion, SC)

This is the second (rear) Shinko 230 Tour Master I have put on my 2009 VN900 classic. I was very pleased with the first one and for the price, I can not see using anything else. I got approx. 6000 miles out of my first one and this time I replaced front and rear with the Shinko 230. The ride quality and traction (after breakin)is supurb for my style of driving. Cruising, non aggressive cornering.

So what are you waiting for?

roadshowltd - October 01, 2012(roseville, CA)

Bought these tires because of price, and durability. No mistakes here. Plus there good looking. What else can you want? Im Happy.............

Great tires

Red ZL-900 Eliminator - October 08, 2012(Bay Area, CA)

I have only had the tire for less than 500 hundred miles but it seems to handle very well. Looks great and very meaty. The Dunlop it replaced felt unstable but this one resolved that issue. It is wide and provides for steeper banking. Overall, I'm quite happy with it and feel it's a lot of tire for the price. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase Shinko. Too new to determine tread life.

impressed

Al - October 17, 2012(livermore, CA)

Very impressed with the quality of this tire for the price. Will be sticking with this brand.

Amazing improvement

Randy - October 26, 2012(Sun Prairie, WI)

Just replaced Dunlop 404's on an 1100 Shadow. Too new to rate wear and wet traction, but everything else is a drastic improvement over the Dunlop’s, so I gave all 5 stars in anticipation. City and highway speeds are smooth and quiet, cornering is intuitive and responsive. I was surprised during a U-turn that scraping the peg was comfortable; I never felt the Dunlop’s were stable enough to handle that lean angle. If I get 5k miles out of the rear, the mileage will be better than the Dunlop.

Shinko 230 rear

Dan - October 29, 2012(Stanardsville, VA)

This is my 2nd 230 rear tire. I got 13k out of the 1st. Great all around, all weather tire. Had Dunlop 404s on the bike. Got 14k out of them. Shinko half the price for the same performance. See ya Dunlop!! Riding an 800cc cruiser.

Shinko 230 rear

Dan - October 29, 2012(Stanardsville, VA)

This is my 2nd 230 rear tire. I got 13k out of the 1st. Great all around, all weather tire. Had Dunlop 404s on the bike. Got 14k out of them. Shinko half the price for the same performance. See ya Dunlop!! Riding an 800cc cruiser.

GREAT TIRES (Yamaha RSTD)

Jay - November 05, 2012(Kerrville, TX)

Most guys you talk to laugh and scoff when you mention SHINKO...keep in mind that most of these guys will probably be lucky to put 2000 mile on in a year, yet they are all-knowing about all things motorcycle! I ride about 15,000 miles a year and this is the best tire I have EVER had on the bike. I got tired paying high dollar and getting low value for the big name tires. With about 1500 miles so far...Great traction, Handling, Stability, and life seems to be on track for better than average!

It is working

Tim B. - November 05, 2012(Mansfield, OH)

Price and tread life is a strong sale point

Shink 230 tour master rear

Gary - December 06, 2012(Tacoma, WA)

Great Tire.

Lasted twice as long

Jordan - December 18, 2012(rolla, MO)

Got about 6500 miles out of this one, thats including a few small smokies. Lasted 4 months vs 2 months from the 712. No noticeable difference in handling.

'81 Honda Goldwing

Alan - January 26, 2013(Colbert, WA)

Affordable, good traction in wet or dry. I would buy again!

Best tire and best price.

Eric - February 05, 2013(Oneonta, AL)

I was told I would regret buying the Shinko 230 Tour master but I do not at all regret it. I am currently running my second one on my 2005 Yahmaha VStar 1100 Classic. I got 6,000 miles out of the first one. Handling and traction is top notch. Dunlops and Bridgestone cost alot more and I've never gotten over 4,500 miles out of them. I'm running Shinko from now on. Best tire and best price IMHO.

Very good value

Ruben - February 21, 2013(Brownsville, TX)

Very pleased with quality and price.

fun

joel - March 09, 2013(hansen, ID)

This is my first tire ever. Its good.

great tire

lou - March 21, 2013(maylene, AL)

I replaced a factory Dunlop on my 2000 dyna wide glide. It performs the same if not better than the dunlop. Smoother ride, great traction. I gave the tread life a 5 but cant really rate that yet. Well worth the money and I personally think its a better looking tire.

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Todd - March 28, 2013(fort mill, SC)

Got a Shinko rear tire for my 2007 V Star and am very pleased. Switched from a Bridgestone because of the price. Only 500 miles on it so far and have already tried it out in the mnts of NC. Tire grips the road and handles like a dream. Can't comment yet on wet traction or treadlife but will see soon enough. Already purchased a matching Shinko front tire to replace the noisy rough riding metzler that's only been on for a year and has dry rot cracks all the way around.

Very Happy

Mark - April 02, 2013(Marathon, NY)

I installed the Shinko 230 Tour Master tires on my 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T and I am very happy with the way they handle in every aspect of riding. I have ridden in all weather conditions and temperatures and on all types of back roads and highways with no problems whatsoever. I have 6,000 miles on the back tire and slightly less on the front. The back tire will need replacing by 8,000 miles but for half the price of other tires that give me the same mileage I will stick with the Shinkos.

good tire

arthur - March 23, 2013(decatur, IN)

All I run on my 1100vstar.

New Tire

Mike - January 29, 2013(Moore, OK)

I got the rear tire on and so far it's doing great. I've only been able to ride a few times but so far at 60 mph the bike handles great and I can't wait to replace the front tire.

Great Tire for a VMax

Dennis - December 13, 2012(Hanburg, NY)

I have used the TM-230 150/90-15V for my last 3 Rear Tires on a 2000 VMax. This tire is the Stickiest Tire I have ever used on my Max. Great tire in the Twisties and very stable at High Speeds in the Straights. As for Mileage I got between 4500-5000 out of each Rear which is about the same as any other Rear I have ever used on my Vmax.

tour master set

michael - November 16, 2012(lake stevens, WA)

I have recently purchased my second set of these tires due to the current sale. These tires have helped my 86" gold wing hug the corners as well as my cruiser in wet or dry conditions. The current set has done well from the last 1.5 yrs. on them with constant riding. Tread life has continued to shock me every time I fire up the old bike. I would recommend this set on a touring ride of any kind

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mikerbike - October 23, 2012(fairview, TN)

07 Vulcan 900 custom-got as many miles out of shinko as the higher priced tires. Why pay more if they don’t last longer? Ordering my next rear today to get me through the winter. yes I ride in snow.

230 tour master

william - October 01, 2012(rio rico, AZ)

I put this tire on a 04 v-star 1100, so far I have ran about 2000 miles in all types of weather and I am impressed with this tire. For the price it can not be beat. I rated tread life at 4 due to the fact I have not seen how many miles I can actually get out of it, but I liked the tire enough I ordered another tire for the front which I am installing today.

Great tire

Byron Mays - August 28, 2012(Diamond Springs, CA)

I just put a 500 mile ride through Glacier National Park and northwestern Montana. The tire is the best I've tried yet. It is far superior to the stock HD Dunlop’s, the regular Dunlop’s and the Meltzer’s I was running previously. I don't know about the wear rating yet, but I love the tire. I can't wait for my front to wear out so I can put one of these up front.

Great Tire for A Great Price !

Dennis - July 18, 2012(Hamburg, NY)

This is the third Shinko TM 230 Rear Tire I have run on my 2000 V Max. This tire is one of the Best I have ever used on my Max. Great stability at high Speeds and in the corners, traction wet or dry is also excellent. Tread life for the first two was around 4500 Miles, which is as good as any Rear Tire I have ever used on my V Max.

Great Tire For Price

Mark - August 09, 2012(Cortland, NY)

I bought this tire for my 2006 Suzuki C50T and so far I am impressed with its performance and I loved the price compared to other tires. The bike handles good around sharp turns and rides smooth going down the highway. I can't comment on the tread life yet because I have only put on 1000 miles since installing it. I plan on replacing the front tire with the 230 Tour Master in the next couple of weeks.

Better than Dunlops

dustin - July 18, 2012(springfield, OR)

I will never by dunlops again.

Awesome tires

Seda - July 18, 2012(Jacksonville, AR)

I have a customized Honda VTX 1300c.I give my tires a good workout. Because of cost I decided to give these Shinkos a try. What a difference! I feel confident riding on curved roads even in the rain. I haven’t felt the tires slip once in the 4000+ miles that I've put on them so far. Tread life (TP 40lbs). So far so good. Still have plenty on the tire. Would definitely buy these tires again.

Great Tire

John - June 29, 2012(Valrico, FL)

Great tire, tracks true.

Great so far

Brian D - July 03, 2012(Euless, TX)

Only had them a month, but the wear seems good, but the tire could be stickier. An 86 Honda Magna does have decent power, and braking the back wheel loose isn't too hard...

Best compromise of cost, wear and handling I have found

Richard - April 18, 2012(Wesley Chapel, FL)

This is the second set on my 1980 Suzuki GS1100e. I ride about 15k a year, so tire wear matters a great deal to me. The bike weighs about 550 lbs and has 100 hp. I get about 8-9k on the rear, and 14-16k on the front. The round profile helps the handling and makes the bike roll into turns very evenly. Naturally, as the tire wears a flat spot, it is not as good. I suspect that those getting low may be under inflating. I run mine in the high 30's psi consistently and get very good wear.

Great tire for the price

Dave - March 16, 2012(OKC, OK)

I put this tire on my VTX1300 last year and have put 6,000 miles on it and expect to get at least another 1,000 before replacing. Pretty good compared to the Dunlop I had before that I got about 5,000 on. The tire rides smooth, quiet and traction is fine on wet and dry roads. I will definitely buy this one again when the time comes.

excellent tire

J.R. - November 30, 2011(myrtle beach, SC)

I have about 1500 miles on this tire and have had no issues. I took a 1200 mile trip through the mountains of VA shortly after install. Cornering through tight curves and they held true. They are smooth riding tires. Not sure about tread life at this time is why I gave it a four on that. Looks like I should get about 10,000 to 14,000 miles before having to replace.

Honda VTX

Abel S. - November 29, 2011(Chula Vista, CA)

I bought this tire for the bike I was selling, but after riding it with the new tire I decided to keep it. Good Standard Tire for the price, don't know how long the thread will last, so I gave it a 4 on the Rating.

Just finished my 3rd set now going to try the Shinko 777's

Tony - February 13, 2012(Maricopa, AZ)

I knew nothing about these tires 3 years ago. I was on a limited budget, and looking to get the most tire out of the least cash. I put on about 11-14k a year on my Shadow. So I get a fresh set every year. For the price, you get top end performance from little coin. Bridgestone and Michelin lasted only 9k with my riding style. SHINKO FOREVER!

Very Satisfied-1999 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100

Erik - October 13, 2011(Lansing, KS)

I received the tire promptly, as advertised. Paid my mechanic $70.00 to mount/balance. I now have @ $150 into a new rear tire ON MY BIKE as opposed to a $200.00 tire on the garage floor!!! So far I have about 500+ miles on the Shinko (4 stars tread life) and am very happy with it. I am hoping for 6,000+ miles. We'll see

Shinko 230 Rear Tire

Curtis - September 27, 2011(Crimora, VA)

Really good looking tire. Great traction and handling on wet and dry road. Great price compared to Dunlops and others.

can't beat it for the price

tom - August 31, 2011(pittsburgh, PA)

This is the second time I bought this tire. The life of the tire is debatable, I only you only get about 8,000 miles but they are a good 8000. Next year I will buy it again.

honda shadow

donny m - August 31, 2011(orange, TX)

Great all around tire. Great for the price, haven't had it long enough to rate tread life but it does still look new after a month or 1000 miles.

Royal Star

Dan - August 31, 2011(Clinton Twp., MI)

1-year 5500 mi. on the 230's frt. tire looks new, rear center thread a little more the .32in. left, should be good for another 1000. mi. Will purchase again. You can buy 2-of these tires for the price of other brands.

Love the tire

Kenneth H - July 08, 2011(Chattanooga, TN)

I love this tire, this is my second one on the rear. It handles better than any tire I've tried and its smooth on the road and corners good and it will carry the weight of two-up with no problem. The Motorcycle Superstore is great to and has super fast service, I will be a return customer.

120, 130-90/18 rear

j - September 17, 2010(eugene, OR)

Well, the tire is just spectacular on cornering, as the softness of tire gives it great gripping capability on the road in wet and dry conditions. This is a great winter tire, as well. I ride very aggressively and feel very comfortable exceeding high speeds on this tire. I have been through 2 back tires, and had no issues with egging or uneven wear. Unfortunately, my riding style, along with my 1980 Police bike, I wear a rear tire out in less than 6,000 miles. I tried a Dunlop 404 and it didnt even come close to the handling of the Shinko, and wore just as fast. These tires just cannot be beat for the price!!!

good buy

Damean W. - September 15, 2010(stanton, MI)

I love these tires. I got one for front and rear and they are great. They hold the road awesome, even in the pouring rain. I like the price, its a great tire at a great price!!!!!!

Shinko Tourmaster 230

Brent - July 29, 2010(Fort Huachuca, AZ)

These Tires Rock......I use Shinkos exclusively on all my bikes, but was worried about the tread pattern in the rain of the Tourmaster 230. After a few miles (4 to be exact) wear-in I was forced to lean deep enough to drag my pegs on a 96 Intruder 1400 and they stuck like glue even on the freshly wet road. I was ready for road rash and all I got was another reason to keep using these tires. Can't wait for the tires to really be ready for leaning.

Great tires for a great price!

Paul - July 01, 2010(Kokomo, IN)

A few years ago, I chose to try Shinko tires on a CBR. I was surprised that they handled as good as the Dunlop Qualifier and wore better than Continentals. I bought these to put on my wife's V-Star to replace her Dunlop’s. At first, they felt very unsteady, but after only a few miles of break-in, they handle GREAT even while dragging the footboards. Great tires for a great price.

Shinko 230 Tour Master

K. L - May 04, 2010(Crawfordsville, IN)

Bought these for half what the Dunlop I took off would cost. So far I am very impressed with the traction and improved cornering, wet or dry. tried them out in the rain this afternoon, and I had to really try to get the rear to break traction. Corners so much smoother than the qualifiers I took off. I would highly recommend these to anyone. By the way my bike is a 2002 Kawasaki Voyager XII, and its about 900lbs.!!! Can't say how the tread wear is as I have only put a couple hundred miles on them.

Good tire for the money!

Rob - February 08, 2010(Abbotsford, BC)

This is a good tire, the tread pattern looks good, and performance is adequate. My only complaint is that it took A LOT of weight to balance the tire. The mechanic that balanced them stated that this is common with Shinko tires, make sure that you have them balanced on a high speed balancer.

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Charles - April 05, 2010(Clarksville, AR)

I have purchased a front and rear shinko 230 tire and both seem to be doing very well. They are a great tire for the price. I haven't had them long enough to make a good judgment but seem to be a great tire.

good value and safe tire

Francois - February 24, 2010(Decatur, GA)

I am currently still on my first Shinko 230 tour master on my honda Shadow and very happy with it. So much that I ordered a new one ahead of needing to change. Tread life is actually quite good for the price.

I love this tire

tim - February 24, 2010(waxahachie, TX)

I put this tire on a shadow 1100, I have used a couple of other brands but this tire really grabs the road. I scraped the pegs going through a clover leaf the second day I had them. I ride hard so I do not expect a lot of miles out of a tire but on my first Shinko rear tire I got 4500 miles which I feel was great. As long as they make this tire I will not use anything else.

shinko 230

jim n - June 04, 2010(phoenixville, PA)

nice soft tire. Doesn’t track the road grooves like the Dunlop 404.I'm satisfied! Hope they last, only had 'em on for 2 weeks.

excellent tires

Dave - June 22, 2010(utica, NY)

These tires handle perfectly. They seem to grip better than my usual Dunlops. Driven them about 500 miles and seems like no wear on them. In and out of corners with no fear at all. Really nice tires...don’t let the price fool ya..Haven't been caught in the rain yet that’s why I gave it a 3 for wet traction, but the tread pattern looks like it will take.

Going on my 3rd set of Shinko 230 Tour Master

Pat - June 21, 2010(bedford, TX)

I got 12k out of my first set of Shinko's on my Suzuki Boulevard M50. My 2nd set of Shinkos are coming to the end of their life and it looks like I'll get another 12k on them. These tires have been terrific. They feel good, they look good and so far they have lasted a decent amount of miles. I don't have a lot of other tires to compare to. The stock tires lasted about 8k and cupped real bad. There has been absolutely no cupping on my Shinko's. My next set will be Shinkos!

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Jim K - July 07, 2010(Perham, MN)

Very good tire for the price handles well in all types of road conditions. Tread life is average nothing great but for the price it is very good. I will be buying another when needed.

Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear tire

Kenneth R - July 07, 2010(Winchester, KY)

Great tire for less Money. Recommended to two of my friends who bought both front and rear tires. They were as impressed as I was.

Shinko - 230 Tour Master Rear Tire review

Jeff - September 27, 2010(Fulton, KY)

Excellent performance, excellent value. Why spend over a $100 for a name brand? Haven't had tire long enough to rate tread life.

Good stuff

Collin - October 19, 2010(Washington, DC)

Cheap and great so far. I can't speak to the durability or wet traction just yet, but dry- they rock.

Shinko Rear Tire

Zane W. - January 25, 2011(Lake Wales, FL)

So far so good. It handles good and value to cost it can't be beat. If I get good mileage out of it, I will be buying more tires form you as needed. I have an older (1990) Yamaha Venture Royale and regrettably you don't have much stuff for it other than brake pads and tires. Good service from you, quick delivery, quality product.

good buy

Jeff - June 02, 2011(Rockford, IL)

I haven't had a chance to use it in the rain much but otherwise I've been happy with this tire. almost 800 miles and it still looks good. I have it on a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic.

Second Shinko tire

Jim K - June 14, 2011(Perham, MN)

Nice tire for the price. I have tried different tires and for the price it is a good one better than I would have thought. This is my second and am pleased.

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John - April 21, 2011(Thayer, MO)

I have enjoyed the stability and the grip when cornering.

Excellent tire for price

Wendell - August 31, 2011(Mount Airy, NC)

Great tire for what I gave for it. It does me well. I drive my bike 100 miles round trip to work and back and have no problems with them, I got the matching front tire to go with it and they seem to be a great pair.

140/90-16 Shinko 230 rear on 2006 Concours

Ed - August 30, 2011(Minot, ND)

1050 miles, no noticeable wear. 1.0 oz to balance. Smooth beyond any speed limit. Quiet and round. Stable in corners, better than stock in straight line. Used with 100/90-18 230 front, does not follow grooves as other tires have. Would like 150/80-16 size. Will use again.

not bad at all

S D - August 31, 2011(Burlington, WA)

Awesome tire for the price. These aren't bad in the rain, sure there are better but for the price these get the job done. Smooth ride, I have no complaints, but then again I don't ride that hard anyway.

Great Tire

James M. - August 31, 2011(Wattsville, AL)

I have put a little over 2000 miles on this tire and have shown no signs of wear. I did not expect that from a tire that grips as well as this one does. I would like to give it a 5 on tread life but I just haven't had it long enough. Unless something drastic happens, I will be using this tire front and back. Great tire.

Shinko 230

Fred - September 07, 2011(Pittsburgh, PA)

I have only been riding on these tires for a month but I have gotten great performance out of them thus far. I would recommend and buy them again.

second set of tour masters

Mike - September 26, 2011(Coon Valley, WI)

I have the second set of tour masters on my bike right now and they handle all sorts of weather well, ride nicely, and the price is attractive. I've put 10k miles on this year so far and I was hoping for a season on a set of tires but that clearly didn't happen. I drive curvy rough blacktop roads and what I should be getting for mileage on a tire I'm not sure but I had hoped for more than 4.5k.

Third set 180/70-15

Bill C. - November 04, 2011(Valley, AL)

Factory Dunlop and replaced with Pirelli. Now running Shinko. Rides as well or better than the others. Save your money and buy Shinko.

great tire for the money

bobby - November 04, 2011(garland, TX)

I have to admit, I really can't see how a more pricey tire would be better. Over my old tire, the one I bought the used bike with, it skid with barely any break and the wet traction was very bad, I could feel it slipping around. No slippage on this tire and have yet to skid. The other tire would have run over $200, but it was old and needed replacement. Very happy with this tire.

great value

Bruce - February 27, 2012(deltona, FL)

Good value.

140/90-16 on Ninja 250

Connor - December 28, 2011(Glenpool, OK)

The only complaint I have about this tire is this: Living in Oklahoma can be a pain while riding because of the wind and temperatures. One day I went on a nice long ride and after about an hour I pulled over and saw that since the wind had been blowing my bike sideways the sides of the tire had started to melt and shred, but the middle was fine. I probably WONT buy this tire again but not everyone has a little light, wind-catching bike like mine.

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Jim S. - July 03, 2012(Haltom city, TX)

Only put a few miles on the tires so don't know what the tread life will be.

excellent buy

jimmy - July 11, 2012(fulton, MO)

only gave 3 on tread wear as ive only had for few weeks. I've put about 300 miles on so far and love them.

Good! For the price

Shane - July 18, 2012(Calhoun , GA)

All around pretty good tires

Great tire so far

Anthony - July 18, 2012(Fort Worth, TX)

I can really tell the difference in my ride and handling since I put the Shinko on. I have not had it out in rain yet and I've only had it for a month so I cannot comment on wet traction and tread life.

Best tire for the money!

Putt - July 31, 2012(Fairmont, MN)

I run these Shinko's on my Kawasaki ZL1000 and on my sons ZL900. We both run our bikes at the dragstrip and the launch these tires provide is the best! We tried several other brands prior to the Shinko's, none could compare on or off the track! I will be on my 5th rear in three years and the front still in good shape with about 9000 on it. I will keep buying the 230's!

Awesome for the price.

Matt - July 31, 2012(Lykens, PA)

I bought this tire and installed it on my 98 Honda shadow aero 1100. It rides amazingly well for the price. Rode in wet- handles pretty good. I only have 1k miles on but is wearing well.

good tire

arthur - August 09, 2012(decatue, IN)

This is my second shinko rear tire. The tire is the best buy for your money. Tread life not the best but a sticky tire wont last as long as some. I ride a 1100Vstar I got 7000 miles on the last one. And that stock tire I only got 7800 miles, so Overall I will keep buying this one.

Shinto tires

Melvin - July 18, 2012(Newcastle, OK)

Seems like a very good tire at a great price. Rated tread wear avg only because I have not had them very long. I will definitely buy them again if tread wear is decent.

Tourmaster 230's on my '82 V45 Sabre.

V45 - July 18, 2012(High Rockies, CO)

Very good tire on my V45 Sabre. Solid on wet and dry, even in the winter cold. Balanced and fit great. Flat profile requires more input to fall into corners than more pointed tires. Does track well in corners and very predictable on all surfaces. Stable to high speeds. After 6k front is 90% rear has 40% left. Tire is best with plenty of air. I prefer these to Dunlop 404's across the board, and they are better than Shinko 712's in the wet and are more sticky on dry. 712's corner easier.

very pleased!

don - July 18, 2012(cuba, IL)

So far I am very pleased with the tire. Very impressed with the looks, and performance of tire. How quick it was shipped, and how quickly I received it will order from you again.

Excellent tire

ken - September 21, 2012(greenwood lake, ny, NY)

tires mounted on a standard style, 1100cc bike for sport cruising purposes. just love this tire. soft, compliant ride, tracks well over everything. very confidence inspiring. very pleased. (no wet riding experience on it yet).

Poor back tire

davenport - October 08, 2012(florissant, MO)

I put this on the front 10/2011 and had done very well I put the back on 11/2011 and the tread is ok but the tire has split, not many miles on it this year. Did not work for 8 months so not much daily riding

Great tire

Ben - September 27, 2012(Kingman, IN)

Very good tire I will buy another one

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DENIS - December 06, 2012(VAIL, AZ)

An excellent alternative for the money, better then the motorcycles original tires and the performance limits of the frame/suspension.

250 Ninja

Tony - December 20, 2012(Whitesburg, TN)

Great tire.

Great for Vmax 85-07

Krishna - April 06, 2013(San Diego, CA)

Great price, great grip, looks great on a Vmax. Don't hesitate to buy. Will buy them again when worn out.

Nice tire excellent price

Druid - April 18, 2013(Coeur d'Alene, ID)

Decided to try this tire for a summer. I generally ride about 10,000 miles per year and use up a rear tire every year. If this one lasts the summer I'll be thrilled considering I paid half the cost of the Conti tire I ran last year. So far only 200 miles but looks good and the nubs aren't worn off yet. I might raise the mileage rating after I drive it for a while.

WOW!

Zach - May 09, 2013(Corvallis, OR)

After reading the reviews I was sold on this tire. And it did not disappoint! The handling is great even on wet roads. I will definitely be using this tire again and going to get the twin of it for my front wheel soon.

Great Value

Michel M. - May 23, 2013(Loveland, CO)

Terrific tire for the price! I have 6,000 miles on a Gold Wing and it will make it to 10,000.

Good tire

Tom - March 19, 2013(Connellsville, PA)

For the price, a very good buy. When the time comes again for tires I will probably buy this tire again.

nice for the price

jim - March 26, 2013(greenville, OH)

Great deal from the superstore and free shipping. My kz 1000p rides so much better since the installation of the Shinko.

Great traction,very short tread life

Earl R. - October 23, 2012(Pearland, TX)

This is my 3rd Shinko rear tire. It is great except for a very short tread life about 3,000 miles. However the one on the front of my Harley Heritage last about 20,000 miles I do not do burnouts or jack rabbit starts they just do not last on the rear. Great price compared to Dunlop’s, that only get me 5,000 miles.

Great Price, Good Tire

Jon - August 28, 2012(Huntsville, AL)

Great value for a conservative rider. I don't generally push tire limits but this has done everything I needed it to do.

No more Dunlop's for me

Rob - August 31, 2012(Brodhead, WI)

These tire's are great!!! Replaced Dunlop 404's with Tour Master 230's. I gotta say I wasn't expecting the tires I got for the price I paid. They corner better than dunlops. Even if they only last one season I still come out ahead on price..Can't Comment on tread life yet Because I only have 200 miles on them as of today.

Nice Ride

Don M. - August 22, 2012(London, ON)

I just put the matching pair on mr S83 Suzuki. I cannot believe the improvement in ride. The bike walks through turns with confidence. I am talking atleast 20 km faster. I know it is a cruiser, but it is also a fast cruiser. I cannot talk about tread life as I just have few hundred miles. The last set of Kenda tire worn well but did not give the same ride. If these are anywhere near the in wear then they are great. Also got them when on sale. $149 for front and rear. What a deal.

Good deal...

Shawn - July 20, 2012(Cedar Rapids, IA)

So far so good. I'm going to switch my BMW over to them...

Priced for tread wear!

R Mercer - July 18, 2012(Taylor, AZ)

if it makes sense when you gotta pay to have it installed

Impressed

Josh - July 18, 2012(East Liverpool, OH)

Bought this tire for the price as I ride on a budget and I couldn't be happier with the performance. I was a little wary this being a touring tire but it has great traction and handling. I can't speak to the tread life much as I don't have that many miles on it yet but so far so good.

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Richard - July 03, 2012(Bethel, NC)

So far this has been a real deal, Price is economical,and tire appears to be reliable

Excellent choice for my shadow

Francois - January 19, 2012(Atlanta, GA)

This is the third Tourmaster I put on my bike and I am very happy with the handling. The tire sticks well on dry and actually reasonably good on wet pavement as well. Treadlife is probably average, but I do get a lot more than 2800 miles on mine. The price/quality ratio is hard to beat.

Stickin' the curves

Windrider - November 29, 2011(Winston-Salem, NC)

Had never heard of the tires, but was told they were every bit as good as Dunlop 404's that I have run for years. Hoping for better tire life than 404s (ride 2 up most of the time), but for now, I can honestly say now that they grab the pavement just as well in the mountain roads.

Good tire for a great price

Jeff - April 09, 2012(Eagan, MN)

I put this rear tire on a 2001 Kawasaki Concours, and so far am happy with it. It is a great price. It seems to be a good performer so far, I was looking to save a few dollars this time around and will have to wait for a little warmer weather to really test the cornering. I have about 600 miles on this tire so far, and have ridden in the rain a bit. I am very happy with the wet road traction. Hopefully soon I'll get to see how they really perform on dry roads.

Just trying this tire for future reference

D T - November 04, 2011(white sulphur springs, WV)

I bought the 230 tour master because my customers have asked me in the past what I think of shinko tires. Well I said I have never ridden one so before I set out on my trip to Daytona Biketoberfest I installed one on the rear of my 89 electraglide. I broke it in on 350 miles of wet roads and pouring rain. It was a little slick at first but I managed to keep it on the road. 2000 miles now and I am really pleased so far. For the price I can sell the hell out of this tire.

Wood Screw

Clutch M. - September 27, 2011(Belleville, IL)

I bought this tire hoping to get the matching set all at once but the front tire has been out of stock at the time of this review so I cannot attest to the set together. The rear tire is a good tire if you are looking for a cheap stable tire and use the bike as a daily rider which I did. I gave it a 3 in the tread life because I caught a wood screw near the side wall so it is Finished!

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