Buying tires tomorrow

OldHippy · 04-26-2013, 06:10 PM

I know this has been talked to death but between the Shinko, Metzler and Anakee 3 what would you guys go with?

Thanks

otbmf · 04-26-2013, 06:28 PM

yep, beat to death each one is right - I've got Shinkos right now, and have had them since my personal economy changed a few years back - I get solid mileage out of them (keep them overinflated by a few pounds) and have learned to trust them, guardingly, in the curve

hoping to try either Heidi's or a set of Conti Attacks next...

cardoctor1 · 04-26-2013, 06:28 PM

just had a set of anakee3 installed last week.. not sure how they'll handle but the tread design looks interesting.

Mugwest · 04-26-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OldHippy

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OldHippy · 04-26-2013, 08:01 PM

Yep, I've been reading some interesting threads. I love the look of the Shinko E705's and seems like some folks are happy with them. I guess I'm trying to talk myself in to them. Price is right.

Mike

Ravenslair · 04-26-2013, 08:11 PM

I have the Fullbore M-40 rear (basically a rebranded Shinko 705 radial). It has held up great. I have about 4,000 miles on it and expect it to get somewhere around 6,000-6,500 before it gets too unsafe for my liking. Based on the numbers, the Tourance still beats out the Shinko. This is based on the mileage I project for mine and what others have said they got (for both the Shinko and Tourance). The Tourance is almost twice the price, but gets twice as many miles as the Shinko. I really like mine, but will probably go with a Tourance next time as most of my riding is blacktop. I have not had any scary corners with the Shinkos and I ride year round, rain or shine. I just tend to slow things down a bit in the rain.

Ua the Destroyer · 04-27-2013, 03:02 AM

Another shinko fan. I got around 6k on my first rear. It had a mm or two of wear The front still looks great with lots of tread and I'm working my way through the second rear. I only have got 8-9 on tourances so half price to two thirds mileage works better for me. Especially since like many I mount and balance them myself. I like how they perform better than the tourance which is more of a concern than price. I ride year round in the nw and i like this as an all around tire for those conditions. If i didnt like to take the gs off road i would put pilot road 3 on it. I don't like how tourances wear oddly on the front, but they always performed decently.

Lensgrinder · 04-27-2013, 08:21 AM

Heidenau or Tourance(NOT The EXP) are both good.

caljw · 04-27-2013, 08:37 AM

Tourance...$153.00 Rocky Mountain...just installed a rear yesterday.

Stoney911 · 04-27-2013, 01:52 PM

Put on a rear Anakee 3 a couple weeks ago. Replaced heidenau k76. Loved the Anakee 2 I ran a while back and i would say the 3 is just as good if not better on slab. Haven't ventured off road yet on it. Been in rain and freezing temps and more confident on it then the heidi's. It all depends what your budget allows. Shiko's are getting good reviews too. If you are hitting light off road and want a sticky tire the Anakee 3 is worth checking out despite its crazy tread pattern.

Rockmuncher · 04-29-2013, 06:17 AM

Put Shinko 705 radials on mine. Got about 4000 miles on the rear (maybe could have gone 5000) and replaced it with a Tourance. The Shinko was stickier and a little bit more agressive tread but I'm getting more miles from the Tourance. The front Shinko has 14000 miles and still going although it's getting cupped a bit. I guess the front doesn't owe me any more than that.
Just ordered a set of Mitas E-07s and I'm looking forward to that. $250 delivered tax included. Almost $200 cheaper than K-60s and good reviews.

Iron Rey · 04-29-2013, 07:05 AM

What is your riding style? Without knowing that we are all just talking out our bung holes.

jdmetzger · 04-29-2013, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otbmf

yep, beat to death each one is right - I've got Shinkos right now, and have had them since my personal economy changed a few years back - I get solid mileage out of them (keep them overinflated by a few pounds) and have learned to trust them, guardingly, in the curve

hoping to try either Heidi's or a set of Conti Attacks next...

I rode on the original Trail Attacks back in 2010 (now replaced by version 2, I believe). They were fantastic on-road tires and never slipped in very spirited riding in the Alps. I will be taking delivery of a new 2013 GSA soon (I hope) and it's wearing Tourances (I'm cheap and getting a demo bike), but I'll probably switch to the Conti's when the time comes.

AviatorTroy · 04-29-2013, 07:51 AM

Two of your choices are similar, and one is not. Shinko is about half the price, and half the quality of the other 2 brands.

I just received a set of Anakee 2 s the other day, they are on close out and I'm not sure I'm going to like the 3.

CompAcc had them as a package deal, great price, fast shipping, and a very supportive ADV member.

SkiFly01 · 04-29-2013, 08:38 AM

Well this may influence your choice, on motorcyclesuperstore.com there are some coupon codes:

these all expire 5/15/13
all for tires only (basically 5-10% off prices for GS sizes)

Dunlop, up to 39% off- M159-5-DUNLOP-S1

PIRELLI, UP TO 36% OFF- M320-5PIRELLI-S1

METZELER,UP TO 31 % OFF- M235-5-METZELER-S1

BRIDESTONE, UP TO 43% OFF- M71-5BRIDGE-S1

also more here, http://cl.exct.net/?qs=f1c8d902ce209...4218d98a749dce

04-26-2013, 06:10 PM	#1
OldHippy ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 15	Buying tires tomorrow I know this has been talked to death but between the Shinko, Metzler and Anakee 3 what would you guys go with? Thanks

04-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
otbmf otbmf Joined: Jan 2007 Location: toronto, midtown Oddometer: 62	Shinkos yep, beat to death each one is right - I've got Shinkos right now, and have had them since my personal economy changed a few years back - I get solid mileage out of them (keep them overinflated by a few pounds) and have learned to trust them, guardingly, in the curve hoping to try either Heidi's or a set of Conti Attacks next... __________________ 2001 BMW R1150GS, '78 Yamaha DT 125 '76 Honda CB 400/4 SS (red)

04-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#3
cardoctor1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: horsham pa Oddometer: 355	just had a set of anakee3 installed last week.. not sure how they'll handle but the tread design looks interesting. __________________ IBA#35592 RIDE EVERY RIDE LIKE ITS YOUR LAST 00 R1150GS

04-27-2013, 08:21 AM	#8
Lensgrinder Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: San Marcos, California Oddometer: 1,022	Heidenau or Tourance(NOT The EXP) are both good. __________________ Pain is Temporary, but Quitting Lasts Forever! 2012 R1200GSA 2009 F650GS (Wife's) 1987 Husqvarna WR 430

04-27-2013, 08:37 AM	#9
caljw Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 321	Tourance...$153.00 Rocky Mountain...just installed a rear yesterday. __________________ cal "If you follow every dream you might get lost." Neil Young 2004 R1150GS 2002 XR400R

04-26-2013, 08:01 PM	#5
OldHippy ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 15	Yep, I've been reading some interesting threads. I love the look of the Shinko E705's and seems like some folks are happy with them. I guess I'm trying to talk myself in to them. Price is right. Mike

04-26-2013, 08:11 PM	#6
Ravenslair Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Placer County, California Oddometer: 101	I have the Fullbore M-40 rear (basically a rebranded Shinko 705 radial). It has held up great. I have about 4,000 miles on it and expect it to get somewhere around 6,000-6,500 before it gets too unsafe for my liking. Based on the numbers, the Tourance still beats out the Shinko. This is based on the mileage I project for mine and what others have said they got (for both the Shinko and Tourance). The Tourance is almost twice the price, but gets twice as many miles as the Shinko. I really like mine, but will probably go with a Tourance next time as most of my riding is blacktop. I have not had any scary corners with the Shinkos and I ride year round, rain or shine. I just tend to slow things down a bit in the rain.

04-27-2013, 03:02 AM	#7
Ua the Destroyer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oddometer: 162	Another shinko fan. I got around 6k on my first rear. It had a mm or two of wear The front still looks great with lots of tread and I'm working my way through the second rear. I only have got 8-9 on tourances so half price to two thirds mileage works better for me. Especially since like many I mount and balance them myself. I like how they perform better than the tourance which is more of a concern than price. I ride year round in the nw and i like this as an all around tire for those conditions. If i didnt like to take the gs off road i would put pilot road 3 on it. I don't like how tourances wear oddly on the front, but they always performed decently.

04-27-2013, 01:52 PM	#10
Stoney911 n00b Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Chilliwack BC Canada Oddometer: 6	Put on a rear Anakee 3 a couple weeks ago. Replaced heidenau k76. Loved the Anakee 2 I ran a while back and i would say the 3 is just as good if not better on slab. Haven't ventured off road yet on it. Been in rain and freezing temps and more confident on it then the heidi's. It all depends what your budget allows. Shiko's are getting good reviews too. If you are hitting light off road and want a sticky tire the Anakee 3 is worth checking out despite its crazy tread pattern.

04-29-2013, 06:17 AM	#11
Rockmuncher I Like Tractor Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 526	Put Shinko 705 radials on mine. Got about 4000 miles on the rear (maybe could have gone 5000) and replaced it with a Tourance. The Shinko was stickier and a little bit more agressive tread but I'm getting more miles from the Tourance. The front Shinko has 14000 miles and still going although it's getting cupped a bit. I guess the front doesn't owe me any more than that. Just ordered a set of Mitas E-07s and I'm looking forward to that. $250 delivered tax included. Almost $200 cheaper than K-60s and good reviews.

04-29-2013, 07:05 AM	#12
Iron Rey Oh shit, not him! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Crappleton, WI Oddometer: 731	What is your riding style? Without knowing that we are all just talking out our bung holes. __________________ 2012 S1000rr 2010 GSA 1997 R100r 1981 CB900C I'm not a glass half empty or full guy, I am just happy to have the damn glass!

04-29-2013, 07:51 AM	#14
AviatorTroy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH/Stuart FL Oddometer: 1,204	Two of your choices are similar, and one is not. Shinko is about half the price, and half the quality of the other 2 brands. I just received a set of Anakee 2 s the other day, they are on close out and I'm not sure I'm going to like the 3. CompAcc had them as a package deal, great price, fast shipping, and a very supportive ADV member.

04-29-2013, 08:38 AM	#15
SkiFly01 Govna Racepipe Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Oddometer: 509	Well this may influence your choice, on motorcyclesuperstore.com there are some coupon codes: these all expire 5/15/13 all for tires only (basically 5-10% off prices for GS sizes) Dunlop, up to 39% off- M159-5-DUNLOP-S1 PIRELLI, UP TO 36% OFF- M320-5PIRELLI-S1 METZELER,UP TO 31 % OFF- M235-5-METZELER-S1 BRIDESTONE, UP TO 43% OFF- M71-5BRIDGE-S1 also more here, http://cl.exct.net/?qs=f1c8d902ce209...4218d98a749dce __________________ Kai 2008 BMW GSA 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa

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