What is the widest tire you can put on a Sportster?
In order to go wider a rear rim needs to be replaced. That’s for a 16 inch tire. The sportster low uses a 17 inch tire and has a wider tire and rim combo. To run a 130mm front tire a different rim has to be used and no fender will fit in the OEM forks.
Are Shinko good Tyres?
The Shinko’s are a really good tyre. I admit I was sceptical at first – this is my first time on Shinko since a bad experience about 15-years ago but I have to admit, these are really good hoops. The tyres had that nice soft rolling feel and soak up high-speed impacts such as corrugations and sharp bumps.
Where is Shinko tires made?
South Korea
Where are Michelin tires made?
Michelin produces tyres in France, Serbia, Poland, Spain, Germany, the US, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, India, Italy and several other countries. On 15 January 2010, Michelin announced the closing of its Ota, Japan plant, which employs 380 workers and makes the Michelin X-Ice tyre.
Why are Michelin tires so good?
Over the years, Michelin has built a reputation for using top grade rubber to help deliver exceptional fuel economy in each tire. When it comes to the best tire brands, we chose Michelin as number one for many reasons. It’s often said that truck tires are the backbone of a big tire company.
What’s the best month to buy tires?
The best time to buy tires is during April and October. These two months have been tracked as being the best time of year to purchase new tires. The reason for the deals in April is because it’s right before vacation season. Travel is big during the summer months, and many people choose to take road trips.
Is Michelin better than Goodyear?
Although both are top tires in this category, the reason we have selected Goodyear is that its performance is equally exceptional in bad weather conditions. While Michelin does offer excellent fuel efficiency, its performance in bad weather is questionable.
Is Goodyear owned by Michelin?
As of 2017, Goodyear is one of the top four tire manufacturers along with Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France) and Continental (Germany)….Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
| Goodyear’s headquarters in Akron, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$12.32 billion (2020) |
| Operating income | US$−538 Million (2020) |
| Net income | US$−1.254 billion (2020) |
Are Michelin tires really the best?
Michelin tires generally perform impressively in our all-weather tests, and many models offer low rolling resistance and long tread life. Founded in 1949, Nitto shares facilities and some technology with Toyo. The brand caters to car and truck enthusiasts.