Sakura or something for a 96 Kat 600?!?!?!?

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Has anyone ever heard of Sakura (Shakura or something like this)tires????? Local shop has a few and said they are good for touring, high milage..V rated, large enough contact patch for wet weather when necessary.. but I never heard of them and the price was unbelievable for all the qualities he was listing.... front $40, rear (150/60 V17 bias 69W, the one I was looking at) $64.. please help cuz I need a tire for about 3000 more miles before selling the bike.......

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I think the tires you're talking about are Shinko's.

http://www.tireexpress.com/category.cfm?Category=2102

Very popular with drag racers. Sticky and inexpensive. My brother-in-law swears by them. Then again, turning his beast has never been his strong point

From what I've heard, they're worth trying. Korean company, OEM tires on the Hyusong.

I run a 190-50-ZR17 on my bike and I go through them pretty quickly. I've talked to a few guys that get great wear out of the Raven's and the price is pretty damn good. $98 for the rear, $62 for the front. Not too sure I'd want to really trust them running hard in the twisties or the track but for the daily commute I'd give them a shot just to give my wallet a break.

BTW: Their coming out with a racing slick in August.

[mkkat]

Tire buying is one area where you get what you pay for. Buying cheap tires for a car is one thing, but you'll be in a lot worse shape on your bike if that tire goes out or has a lot worse grip than you think/are used to.

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TDR thanks for the info, and MK I know, but its alot of tires out there people try and turn out great but because they are not "Popular" everyone is paying more than need be..... But I called the shop and they confirmed it is "Sakura" he said he thinks it is a division of Maxxis which means probably Cheng Shin, but thanks for any info..

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"Cheng Shin" That's one tire I would definitly stay away from. Lots of low-rent cruisers and Harley riders use them and they are marginal at best for them. For a sportbike or sport/tourer, they are horrible! Had a fairly new set on the EX250 I got for Lisa and BF. About as sticky as Mobil 1 on a glass floor.

I agree mkkat, you do get what you pay for. But there are quality bargains out there with good brands aren't as popular or well-known. You just have to compare and decide.

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Coooool thannkz 4 nfo, jus tryin 2 shop, but outside the form a few people said the same thing...only 1 person said they ride a F4I and said the cheng has always been their choice 4 commute.... but I am back at square 1 for a tire good 4 commute....I m runnin Metzelr 6 and when i say the back tire squared up and is slick just in the middle from my commuting within 5000 miles... I listened 2 people.... pay 4 quality, c where I am at, lookin 4 a new 1!