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Shinko 216MX - Goldentyre alternative

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Shinko 216MX - Goldentyre alternative

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Apparently it is nearly the exact same tire as the GT 216AA but has Shinko's name molded in to it and is a bit cheaper. From Slavens it is $65 for the Shinko fatty and $100 for the GT fatty.




http://slavensracing.com/shop/546-serie ... by-shinko/

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And some backstory on Shinko just because http://www.shinkotireusa.com/shinko-osaka-story
The Shinko Osaka Story

Established in 1946, the Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan that today has become a burgeoning manufacture of rubber products.

In 1998 the Shinko Group purchased the motorcycle tire technology and molds from Yokohama Rubber Co., and began production of these products under the Shinko Tire brand. With manufacturing based in South Korea and design based in Japan, the company has seamlessly combined Japanese engineering and design principles with South Korean production and quality control standards. Today Shinko Tires produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tires per month.

In the United States Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. With a strong foothold on the power sports market, and with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; Ashley, Indiana; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; Midlothian, Texas; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA-in conjunction with WPS-is proud to bring you the Shinko line of Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off road, and Dual sport tires.

On going testing in the USA and R & D at Shinko Tire's factory means a continuous path of exciting tires to meet the need of today's riders. Shinko Tires and WPS are here to serve your needs.
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Re: Shinko 216MX - Goldentyre alternative

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I just put a pair of SHINKO's on the fronts. They are MX 51's - Look a lot like the old Dunlop 752 design. We'll see how they hold up, supposed to be good in the mud and sand. Got'em on Ebay through SUMMIT RACING out of Canton/Akron area of Ohio. They were $52.00 each and no shipping (even if you just buy 1). Hey even if they suck a little it's a great deal.
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Re: Shinko 216MX - Goldentyre alternative

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BTW, they don't suck. Great tire, great price. I'd buy them again..
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