Shinko 705 run down

[Ramseybella]

Pirelli MT 90 Scorpion A/T tire was as close to the 705 that I found but twice as much and to tell you the truth I found the 705 seems to be a better tire.
The Pirelli lasted just as long, now the front tire on my 21" rim the Scorp seems to last a bit longer and doesn't cup like the 705 does.
But than the 705 is under $70.00 for the 21".

Both tires handle mud and sand like SH*T may as well have street tires the 705 seems to grip better on dry dirt and gravel than the MT90.
Now when I had the 18" rear on my 10 I ran a set of Pirelli Scorpion XCMH pure Knob heaven, this bike was like a tractor on much of any surface and some tight rocky Crawly trails (Clutch killer). but the weight of this bike lets you know how much it can take in sand and mud, full out Salamander riding. You know the point of no return can't turn back and your forced to plow ahead and hope for the best.. ???

 

[Bobrob]

I just removed a worn out (9500 mi) set of K-60 Scouts and spooned on the 705 Shinkos. So far I'm very pleased with how the bike behaves on pavement, haven't been in the dirt yet. I'm doing a trip from NH to western Ohio in September and we'll see how they wear but if I get 5,000 out of these, I'll be happy.

 

[low drag]

3,000 mile update.

I have just under 3,000 miles on the Shinko 705 rear and have gone through 3/32" of tread with 6/32" left.

I've been running them at a bit higher pressure than I did the first rear. I've noted gravel road and trail performance is off, they are not as stable as when I ran a couple lbs lower. They break lose easier now. There is also a lot of dry, fine sand on many of the trails in the eastern mountains of Colorado (we have been very dry since mid August) and I get a bit unsettled when I hit this stuff with these tires.

The front is down 1/32", this thing is barely wearing.

I'm beginning to think a 50/50 or 60/40 front with the Shinko 705 rear would be a good combo.

 

[Ramseybella]

If this was me on the Tenere with 705's I would be thinking twice or can it get worse?
But the guy is on a Yamaha XT250 still a much puckering moment. ???

I wouldn't want to be looking like Bambi trying to stand in the middle of the Iced over pond trying to hump the Ten up off the ground Lol!

https://youtu.be/ZrGvpCY70og

 

[racer1735]

I installed a Schinko 705 on the rear of my Super Tenere today. I always have a bear of a time pulling in reinstalling the rear wheel as the inner hub keeps wanting to separate before the wheel is clear The tire didn't 'pop' when I seated the bead, but I aired the tire to 75 lb, then took air out down to 42 psi, which is what I've used in the rear with previous tires. No leakage.

I also have a front to install but I am holding off until I get forks springs and will do it all it one time

 

[Ramseybella]

I installed a Schinko 705 on the rear of my Super Tenere today. I always have a bear of a time pulling in reinstalling the rear wheel as the inner hub keeps wanting to separate before the wheel is clear The tire didn't 'pop' when I seated the bead, but I aired the tire to 75 lb, then took air out down to 42 psi, which is what I've used in the rear with previous tires. No leakage.

I also have a front to install but I am holding off until I get forks springs and will do it all it one time

If this is the first time you have run the 705 be careful as it does expand a bit from friction and road heat.
Shinko may have improved the compound or belt but some Beamer guys in the past had tread blocks rip off.
At best to inflate a little under at first to give it room to breath.
I ran mine at 38 lbs road for an hour and check it again expanded to 40+ lbs from heat.
But that just me. :

 

[deftoner]

I know that is an old post, but just came to say thanks. I was looking at the Shinko tires, for the great price and using 90/10
Im a metzeler lover, but for now its a little overpriced.

thanks

 

[racer1735]

I've put about 2500 miles on a set of 705's. Can't report anything negative, and too soon to speculate on wear, which is a good thing. Overall, very pleased with the price, the handling and the wear. I will say that to this point, I've not ridden too many wet miles on them. One thing I've noticed, and has been mentioned previously, is that this tire seems to heat up more than other tires I've had experience using. Post-ride inflation pressures are quite a bit higher than cold psi. I don't think its anything detrimental (unless you are woefully underinflated), but this could play a part in some owner's claims of lugs ripping/tearing off. I was previously an Avon Distanzia fan (and would like to try the new Trailrider), but unless the 705 proves to be a bad choice as miles accumulate (or its wet-weather characteristics aren't good), I don't see a need to change.

 

[deftoner]

I've put about 2500 miles on a set of 705's. Can't report anything negative, and too soon to speculate on wear, which is a good thing. Overall, very pleased with the price, the handling and the wear. I will say that to this point, I've not ridden too many wet miles on them. One thing I've noticed, and has been mentioned previously, is that this tire seems to heat up more than other tires I've had experience using. Post-ride inflation pressures are quite a bit higher than cold psi. I don't think its anything detrimental (unless you are woefully underinflated), but this could play a part in some owner's claims of lugs ripping/tearing off. I was previously an Avon Distanzia fan (and would like to try the new Trailrider), but unless the 705 proves to be a bad choice as miles accumulate (or its wet-weather characteristics aren't good), I don't see a need to change.

I live in south florida so I will definitely test it under a wet, heavy rain, and flooded roads, hahahaha

 

[Ramseybella]

Never had issues in rain with any Shinko tire I have used.
But have noticed they don't like road paint, out of all the tires I have tried on four different bikes I have owned the Shinko rubber seems to grip well on road paint even dry.
Common sense says ride responsibly when wet. ::025::

 

[dietDrThunder]

Lots of good info regarding the 705s....and looking forward to reading more. My question, if there are enough of us out there to give a good sampling....what is this tire like in the wet? I've only seen a small handful of references to wet weather ability and they have ranged from 'like driving on a mirror' to 'stayed planted'. I'm interested in more feedback of the 705 in wet weather.

I've worn out 3 rears (still on the initial front) and both wet and dry traction are excellent. There is nothing cheap about this tire apart from the price...honestly I have no idea why anyone who is mostly riding on the road would buy anything else...they're that good.

 

[dietDrThunder]

If this is the first time you have run the 705 be careful as it does expand a bit from friction and road heat.
Shinko may have improved the compound or belt but some Beamer guys in the past had tread blocks rip off.
At best to inflate a little under at first to give it room to breath.
I ran mine at 38 lbs road for an hour and check it again expanded to 40+ lbs from heat.
But that just me. :

The pressure advice isn't optimal here. the less pressure you run, the hotter the tire runs, and therefore the more cold/hot delta there is. My personal experience with these is that 42 in the rear and 38 in the front is great. I'm about 260, so the ride at these pressures might be a bit stiff for lighter folks.

As for the tread block thing, just for a data point, I've run through 2 entire back-to-back tanks on curvy WV interstates at 85+ (92 indicated) with no issues whatsoever.

 

[low drag]

The pressure advice isn't optimal here. the less pressure you run, the hotter the tire runs, and therefore the more cold/hot delta there is. My personal experience with these is that 42 in the rear and 38 in the front is great. I'm about 260, so the ride at these pressures might be a bit stiff for lighter folks.

As for the tread block thing, just for a data point, I've run through 2 entire back-to-back tanks on curvy WV interstates at 85+ (92 indicated) with no issues whatsoever.

My experience is about the same vis a vis the pressure. I also just leave them at that high pressure when I run them on trails as well.

 

[racer1735]

I'm a tad lighter, at 215 lb. Been running 35/36 front and 42 rear. I called Shinko Customer Service when I first installed the tires, asking their input for pressures. They suggested 'the highest suggested by the OEM', which would be in the 36f/42r range.

 

[low drag]

Replacing it tomorrow

Here you go guys, a pick of the tire with 6,000 miles on it.

I run the rear tire at about 40 or 41 psi. I'm about 250 #

I'm getting another one put on tomorrow. I'm leaving my original Shinko 705 Front Tire on. This will be the 3rd rear for this front tire.

 

[firefishq]

I bought my S10 in August with a set of 705's installed. I've put on @ 2500 miles so for and like the performance of the tire. Hopefully it will last a while.

 

[Ramseybella]

Re: Replacing it tomorrow

Here you go guys, a pick of the tire with 6,000 miles on it.

I run the rear tire at about 40 or 41 psi. I'm about 250 #

I'm getting another one put on tomorrow. I'm leaving my original Shinko 705 Front Tire on. This will be the 3rd rear for this front tire.

I need to loose about 60 ponds then to get that little tire wear at 6K.
At that mileage mine are close to hitting the bars.

 

[WJBertrand]

Re: Replacing it tomorrow

Here you go guys, a pick of the tire with 6,000 miles on it.

I run the rear tire at about 40 or 41 psi. I'm about 250 #

I'm getting another one put on tomorrow. I'm leaving my original Shinko 705 Front Tire on. This will be the 3rd rear for this front tire.

Maybe I just can't tell from the photo, but I would run that tire a couple thousand more miles...

 

[Checkswrecks]

Our experience with the 705s on a DL1000 is that when they look like they have another 1000 or 2, be ready for the last of the tread to just disappear.

 

[low drag]

Re: Replacing it tomorrow

Maybe I just can't tell from the photo, but I would run that tire a couple thousand more miles...

They would be fine if I stuck to pavement. On gravel roads and light trails they were getting a bit to squirrelly for me.