Shinko – 520 Series Tire (Front)

Overview

The directional pattern of the 520 tire works well in intermediate to hard terrain.

Key Features

• Reinforced knobs resist tearing and chunking
• Tire designed with a high carbon compound, increasing wear life and minimizing knob edge tear/wear
• NHS (Not for Highway Service)

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.
• Offered in dual-compound and soft compound, so you can match rubber to surface instead of settling for one all-round option.
• Top speed rating in this range is M (81 mph), so the rating is not the limiting factor on most bikes it fits.
• 5 sizes in the range, so there is a good chance your exact fitment is covered rather than close-enough.

Why You’d Like It

• You ride off-road and want traction you can feel on loose and broken ground.
• It fits 10- through 21-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 front fitment pair it with the matching rear if you are replacing both ends.
• Pricing runs $44.16 to $92.61 depending on size.

Specs at a Glance