SHINKO Whitewall Tire performance

[Vino A Go Go]

Hey all,

I couldn't find any threads on the rating for this tire-sized 3x10 and 3.5x10. Is it good in the rain? Does it wear normally or is it a softer, sticky tire with quicker wear? Google finds a lot of links to racing so it would seem to be reputable.
I also assume from some of the links I found that it is a tube tire-planned for use on for the Vino 50.
Any opinions, experience? Thanks guys.

[Vino A Go Go]

Reviving with another related question and hopes of some feedback:

Got the stock Chen Shens on now that are tubeless. If I switched to a tubed tire would you just pull off the tubeless valve stem when changing the tires and simply slide the new tube w/stem in its place?

Got any ops on my earlier SHINKO tire post?

[bradford]

I love them... I am an everyday rider (to work) and have had them on for almost three months. They ride a little bit stiff, but with adjustments on tire pressure I have found a good pressure for me. With these little scoots, just a few pounds of pressure change will make a huge difference between comfort and control.

It has been raining off and on recently, and I have been pleased with the performance. Keep in mind that these are not tread designs that push alot of water away when driving into deep puddles of water. They do handle well on wet pavement. They hold firm on wet pavement during turns, and I feel comfortable riding after it rains.

For whitewalls, these are great for everyday driving. If you are looking for performance driving... well, you shouldn't be looking at whitewalls at all.

I haven't had any regrets yet.

[Vino A Go Go]

Hey thanks Bradford,

Anyone comment on the prior tube/tubless valve stem issue I mentioned before?
Thanks guys.

[OldGuy1]

Reviving with another related question and hopes of some feedback:

Got the stock Chen Shens on now that are tubeless. If I switched to a tubed tire would you just pull off the tubeless valve stem when changing the tires and simply slide the new tube w/stem in its place?

Got any ops on my earlier SHINKO tire post?

You are correct. Just make sure the stem is straight when inflated. Oh and you need a 90 degree stem otherwise it's nearly impossible to check tire pressures or inflate them.

[Vino A Go Go]

Thanks Oldguy.

[bradford]

the whitewalls come with tubes, and the stems are 90 degrees... no problems there.

[pantaloneus]

i have continental white walls and they have straight stems can i just get 90 degree valves to put on/have put on?