I think emgarciax wants the same update on the shinko like myself.
Hi Kevin, can you updated up on the Shinko SR999s.
How have they evolved with use? Treadwear, handling?
Just crested the 10,000mi mark a month ago....makes for about 6000mi the current set.
The replacement rear tire has been purchased. Due to cold weather impacting riding and laziness, the tire remains un-installed and is being used as a toy by my kids.
The front tire has only about 20% tread remaining and I haven't ordered a replacement yet...again, laziness.
The rear tire, while completely worn past it's wear bars, is not showing threads. There is definitely no tire tread left in the middle. Definitely bald, kinda squared. It just seems to have a lot more rubber on it than the OE Bridgestone tires. They definitely lasted longer considering my aggressive riding. That was made even more surprising considering the shinkos are so soft.
Even if I get 7000mi out of the tires, I'm getting a pair of tires for roughly what it costs for a big name rear tire alone.
Edit: Forgot about ride and feel...
It's tons better than the Bridgestones. They seem quite bit softer as well. High speed cornering or tire-spinning, clutch-dump starts, the tires just grab. They've taken hard hits , rough roads, two-up/400lbs of people meat, and sat at 110mph for 20 straight miles, and I've had no major wear or imbalance issues. Like I mentioned earlier, the rear is just a bit bald up the center....but using a cheap set of sportster footpegs gave me a little bit more lean and access to a bit more of that chicken strip.