Tires

[Sharpman66]

Same here. Great tires... i'm happy with my Marathon 888's!

[RonK]

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I have used a taxi tire on several RSs rear with good performance and 25,000 miles of tread life.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/maxxis-taxi-175r16.htm


https://www.universaltire.com/maxxis-tires/175r16-maxxis-blackwall.html


I used to get an Austone in that size, but they aren't available any more that I can find.

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[Mr. Miyagi]

I just got back from an oil change at the local shop. Ed, the mechanic said that he was looking at my tires and the rear will need to be changed soon. I asked for an estimate of mileage left and he said maybe 2000 more miles if I were fortunate. I went ahead and ordered another Shinko 777 rear tire and got the one with the reflective stripe. I just put that last tire on in July last year and they have about 15,000 miles clocked on them. I like the Shinko tires!

[Dmachine]

Update: I just went with the Shinko 777H or the rear since it had a new 777 on the front. I have to admit, I like it. I know it's a softer tire but smooth and handling is good. I have Dunlops and Avon on my other bikes for the look alone. They do not ride no where near like these.

[DEEPHATE]

It took a bit to break them in but I like them.

[Brad_G]

It seemed that most of that was limited to a couple sizes if I recall correct. I'd be interested in how many they've sold and if there's been any concern over the other sizes.

[BrokenWheel]

I've got these also, but just mounted over the winter so no miles on yet. Looking forward to trying them out vs. Shinko 777.

[D-Fresh]

I heard some rumblings about the III's also brianmac

[brianmac]

i thought the commander 3s were suspect and had issues, and the 2s were better?

[MidnightRide]

I went with the 777's for handling, but up here I don't put in a lot of miles so I may even get three seasons out of them. No complaints, and night-and-day compared to the dilapidated shit the bike came with when I bought it. Eastern Washington State.

[crokolyle]

Metzler 888's only for the last three tire changes on my 02 roadie!!

[Dmachine]

I have a buddy that took the plunge and tried the new shinko Sr 999's. Rough, they may last a while, but you will feel every foot of it.

[Kmartcivic]

Never used Shinkos but anyone ever try out their new SR999 "Long Haul" tires? Only a couple bucks more than the 777s

[DEEPHATE]

I have Pirelli Night Dragons. I never hear anybody ever talk about them.

[WobblyBoot]

^ Yes Dave thats the stock tyres. I did like the ride on bridgestone tyres on my xvs1300 and will give em a go on the 1600

[davej]

I think that is what my bike had on it from the factory.

[davej]

thanks

[WobblyBoot]

Currently Donlop 404 and 402

Bridgestone 702 and 703 at next change.

[Ahodge75]

davej no they don’t make a whitewall as far as I know.

[davej]

do they make a wide whitewall?