Where are Shinko motorcycle tires made?
Where are Shinko motorcycle tires made?
South Korea
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.
Is Shinko motorcycle tires any good?
Shinko tires may not have the latest in motorcycle tire technology compared to larger brands like Michelin or Dunlop, but they do offer pretty decent quality at much more affordable prices. If you want the best tires available, you’ll probably look elsewhere, but if you want good value, Shinko tires are a good option.
Why are Shinko tires so cheap?
Shinko manufactures its tires in South Korea. Their tread designs don’t change much, and they certainly don’t invest in R&D as much as the top-tier manufacturers, but that savings is reflected in the price of the tires, which is often around half that of the top brands.
Who makes Shinko 777 tires?
In case you are not familiar with the Shinko name, the company has been around for 70 years and is based in Osaka, Japan. The tires are made in South Korea, using motorcycle tire technology and molds purchased from Yokohama.
How long do Shinko 777 last?
I’ve put about 5,000 miles on the SR777s in a variety of conditions, including rough back roads, concrete freeways, mountain byways and parking lots strewn with shopping carts and minivans. They’re holding up well and appear ready to handle another 5,000 miles.
Are Shinko 777 bias or radial?
Articles
| Brand | Shinko |
|---|---|
| Bias / Radial | Bias, Bias Ply |
| Rim Size | 21, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15 |
| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Load Index | 54, 62, 64, 65, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 81 |
Are Shinko 777 tires tubeless?
Tubeless, 4 or 6 ply rated. Aramid belted (150/90-16, 90/90-21 nylon belted)
Is Shinko 777 radial?
Tires have a lot of little quirks….Articles.
| Brand | Shinko |
|---|---|
| Bias / Radial | Bias, Bias Ply |
| Rim Size | 21, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15 |
| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Load Index | 54, 62, 64, 65, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 81 |
Is Yokohama a Japanese Tire?
Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Since expanding to the United States in 1969, we’ve been an industry leader in tire technology and innovation across the globe.