Shinko and Raptor

wilbur-t

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Lucille needed some new shoes, so I went with the Raptor 225/55 in the rear [Had it on for a few days and I really like it better than the 245/50 I took off. Can't even tell it's not a motorcycle tire!] and the Shinko 747 for the front.
747 TOURING/CRUISER FRONT RADIAL TIRES - JCWhitney
I know this is a tire some of you will turn your nose up at, but I got it for $95 delivered. I just mounted it at lunch time, so I'll see how it does on the way home. I have found reviews where some Goldwinger's loved these tires. I'm certainly not scared of their 130 mph rating, as I don't ride like a bat out of hell anymore. Anyway, those speed ratings are for sustained speeds. I'll keep you posted.
 
Only about 25 miles on the Shinko, but honestly I could not tell any differance from the other fronts I have ran. I have been through 2 metzlers, 2 dunlops and one avon on the front. All lasted about 7k. We will see how long the Shinko lasts.
 
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