Shinko – 216MX Tire (Rear)

Overview

The Shinko 216MX is a bias-ply tire, built for rear fitment, in 1 sizes covering 18-inch wheels. Size-specific construction, load and speed ratings are listed in the spec table below.

Key Features

• Industry leading carcass technology providing a lightweight, flexible and durable tire designed
• Ultimate Enduro performance tire with unmatched traction in the toughest terrain
• Open tread design clears out well
• 140/80-18 available in MX version which features the all-around Enduro ‘firm’ rubber compound
• 140/80-18 available in SX which features an ultra-soft rubber compound for extreme grip on the toughest terrain
• Open tread design clears out well
• FIM approved 13mm lug height
• DOT approved

Why We Like It

• The bias-ply carcass soaks up surface imperfections better than a radial, and it is a large part of why this tire costs what it does.
• FIM-approved lug height, so it is legal for sanctioned competition rather than practice-only.
• DOT approved, which means it is street legal not a closed-course tire you have to trailer to.
• Offered in ultra-soft compound, so you can match rubber to surface instead of settling for one all-round option.
• Top speed rating in this range is R (106 mph), so the rating is not the limiting factor on most bikes it fits.

Why You’d Like It

• You ride off-road and want traction you can feel on loose and broken ground.
• It fits 18-inch wheels.
• These are tube-type, so plan on a fresh tube (and a rim lock if you are running low pressure).
• This is the rear fitment pair it with the matching front if you are replacing both ends.
• Pricing runs $131.71 for this size.

Specs at a Glance