I'm in the market for a new rear tire (previous post). My front tire is a Cheng Shin, which is probably not the best quality. But it still has plenty of tread, so I don't want to change it yet.
If I get a quality rear tire (i.e. an Avon AV46), would the rear tire upgrade be compromised by having the Cheng Shin up front? In other words, would I be better off just getting a less expensive rear tire or just replace both tires?
Thoughts? :dunno_white:
I currently have a BT39 sticky front and less sticky IRC RX-01 rear with no problems, they're both bias ply tires
If they're both bias ply ( or radial) then it's ok if not then :nono:
P.S. av46 is radial I think so it's not a good idea to mix it with Cheng Shin, better replace them both
Dude ... cheng shin is horrible for GS, even worse for front, The only 17 rear they make - barracuda V still wore in 5K ... I mean WTF is the point of running Chinkshit if it doesn't last as long as concrete ...
Anyway, what chengshin ??? the barracuda V was OK... but I ran a rear not front.
Cool.
Srinath.
The Cheng Shin tires came with the bike. I know they're crappy. I guess what you're saying is that a Cheng shin with tread is worthless. So I guess I'll replace both.
new tires (set) is like riding a new bike.......
Toad Rider, what kind of Cheng Shins came on your bike?
Treating yourself to a new set would be best like werase says, would be like a new bike. :thumb:
Just checking AMT, a new 140/80/17 AV46 rear only is about $110 plus ship and you can get an OEM size set of Roadriders for $125 or OEM G spec BT45 set for $138 plus ship. Not worth messing around with the old Cheng Shin front.
Shrinath, there are quite a few 17" front and rear Cheng Shin tires like the Barracuda V and the Hi Max, and the Marquis rear 130/90/17. Thought you used to like those Marquis rear for their long wear?
The only Cheng Shin front I might consider running with a radial rear would be the Hi Max which is coppied from the Metzeler Laser type front tread pattern and only if it came on the bke. :laugh:
As far as mixing bias and radials, a bias front with a radial rear can work OK, a radial front with a bias rear should be avoided. Bias front/radial rear combos I've run are GT501/Z2, Lasertec/AV36, and my current Lasertec/RoadAttack which remains my favorite but I think I'm gonna cheap out and go to the Roadriders next.