anyone else running the shinko 505 / shinko 525 / Tusk hybrid cheater??
Im running rear Tusk hybrid cheater tire and Front Shinko f546, my stability and my grip is amazing. Ive been running since october, Ill stay updated on how they wear but so far I LOVE my grip
Tusk Rear Tire Hybrid shink0 cheater tire
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Re: Tusk Rear Tire Hybrid shink0 cheater tire
I ran the 525. It was pretty good but didn't care for it's cornering traction. It lasts pretty good if you're not a tire spinner or lock up the rear to brake kinda rider. My buddy (on a YZ250X) loves it. Hated the 505. It was one of the scariest tires I've ever ridden on nasty downhills. It behaves too much like a trials tire.
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Re: Tusk Rear Tire Hybrid shink0 cheater tire
I run the 505 on two bikes and I think it's a great tire for rocks. The tire is pretty durable.
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I am going to get the Tusk or the Kenda Trakmaster rear when the time comes. Can't beat the prices.
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Re: Tusk Rear Tire Hybrid shink0 cheater tire
Great for rocks and roots...agree with SS109 the side bite is definitely lacking. For that reason, I pulled it off and replaced it with an IRC Volcanduro VE33S. It’s their version of a sticky tire and it’s a monster. Worth a look. That being said, if I ever go to Moab I will reinstall the Shinko.
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Shinko on the left, Volcanduro on the right.
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