Shinko 216MX.....unabashed GT216AA clone.

Yes, Jeff has that deal on District 37. He's a great guy to deal with. I bought 3 so I could have a new stash!

Well, the old Shinko got removed this weekend. Like the Gen 3 it's patterned after, it finally started tossing side knobs. It did last a respectable 1100 miles of everything from dual sport days to desert sand and rocks. Not sure I'd run right out and use one again, but for a bike that gets mild trail use I would still consider it.

I haven't tried the Shinko as of yet. I have tried the Golden Tyre though. It made my WR 300 feel planted in turns, and I decided to put one on my 501. For some reason, it did not feel so great on the front of the big 4 stroke. The front end felt twitchy and heavy at the same time.

Low speed, tight singletrack. Also seems to climb the side of ruts. Not my favorite on hard, slicky dg either. It is a 90/90. I was running an IRC Battle Rally up front before, but changed it out because it wasn't sticking turns in the sand very well, but I really like that tire better in rocks and gravel. It's a very ho-hum looking 50/50 tire that performs very nicely in lots of different terrain and on the street as well. Good feedback and feel in tight going. I will probably return to that tire. I haven't had the Golden Tyre on pavement yet, but can imagine that with the tall flexy knobs, it's not going to feel very solid there.