BurnPgh wrote on 02/25/10 at 12:55:00:I wouldnt go for chinese tires unless your hard up for cash. My ChengShin rear lasted about 5000mi and was pretty much bald by the time i replaced it. Theres also been a new tax on imported tires to encourage people to go for american rubber so the tire that was $50 a year ago may be $70 now.
I do agree the other tires mentioned are better tires,but I can say from having used both ChengShin and Shinko tires,there is a world of difference.I had the same experience with ChengShin,that's probably why they no longer manufacture street tires,only dirt.I'm currently running a Shinko radial on my Bandit,and 8000 miles in,I'm seeing almost no wear and the grip and handling are excellent.Not to bad for a tire that was $77 shipped.Of course,this is only my personal experience,so I can't speak for anyone else.