need tire feedback

[texasrices]

I am pretty sure that someone here has installed the Kendra Kruz and/or Shinko rear tires on their rides.

 

How are they working out? Pros and cons would be appreciated. Would you recommend them?

I have been using Avons but I am looking for a substitute.

 

The cheap price makes me wonder. You know...you get what you pay for.

 

Thanks for any and all feedback.

[ddoggma]

Shinko, sticks well, wears fast. Kenda Kruz, has a funny front tire bevel and a 6 ply back tire. I ran a set, and they were way better then the tires that were on it when I bought it. But it thru a chunk on the back tire. I may have run it at too low a psi. But both are OK I think on a budget. I got Dunlop E3s on her now and wont look back.

[Barrycuda]

Tuff Tom has dealt with Shinko, you may wanna Shoot him a PM and see what his thoughts are...

[GeorgeS]

Cost more , but rears last about 20K. Also the caseing is 1/2 inch thick.

Also, consider that longer wear, equals less cost for replacement work, if you

hire it done.

[MiCarl]

I run the Kruz on my first gen, and have put a couple sets on Royal Stars. Don't think I've ever put a set on a 2nd Gen Venture. No problems, and we're getting good life from them.

 

I had some tread separation on my rear (1st gen.). It happened after my front kicked up a large piece of loose asphalt that whacked the rear tire pretty good and went on to do significant damage to the bike behind me. I wasn't too surprised the tire got damaged and replaced it with another Kruz.

 

Probably 50% of the tires I install in my shop are the Kruz. Never had an issue with any of them.

[Squidley]

I can't talk about the Kenda's, but have heard decent things about them. I have run the Shinko's and I'm still running them on 2 Ventures right now. My '83 has a set of the 230 Tourmasters and my '86 has a set of the 777's on it. I like them both, the 230's will wear faster on the rear, about 8K is all your going to safely get. The front will probably go twice that, so 2 rear to 1 front, but I run my bikes hard and love to play in the twisties.

 

The 777's are still new with only about 2500 miles on them but are wearing great. I wouldn't be afraid to buy them, at $150 for the 230's and $180 for the 777's, it's cheaper than shelling out $300+ for some of the brand names if money is tight. If money isn't an option I'll say Avon Venoms in a heartbeat....

[djh3]

Had 230 Tourmaster on my 900 Vulcan prior to trading. I only got to put about 3K on it but it looked as good as the day I pu it on. It was a front. I have thought about it, especially on the the front. Got Michelin commanders on sale last year so thats what I went with.