Funny how we get hung up on technicalities of what ought to be the best when it comes to motorcycles. Seems the Shinko 244's and XT250 are a match made in heaven. Both highly underrated performers that will take you anywhere together for about the least amount of money.
To get the most out of either of these tires you should be running a rim locks for sure. The 606 is happy on and off road at 15 PSI in the rear. More than that traction suffers greatly, less than that the tire gets too hot on the highway. The 244 seems to be happy right at 20 psi for the same reasons. This is using my XR650R. But of course I run dual rim locks front and rear for highway safety.
Yes that would be fun. The BMW F650gs and the V-Star are not going near snow with the tires they have because I tried it and will not try that again. Maybe in the spring. The TW200 tires suck as well but would make an interesting video. I may, Emphasizing may, get a set of Mitas E07+ for Chris’s bike and put the Shinzo 244’s on the WR and make a video of the three tires in snow would be fun.
I’m not sure. I was really surprised by the total lack of traction with the D606 in hard pack snow even after the tire was broken in. I was even more surprised the 244 made it up the hill. It’s not skill or lack of it, because I could push the D606 side ways standing still where the 244 would hold its ground. Riding the 244’s in hard pack snow at low speed really is a great way to practice clutch and drift control.
@@paul-kayak so I probably won’t go to the 606 on the 24 fours right now but I need a more knobby type of tire to be honest with you because of the terrain that I deal with a lot of rocks gravel hard pack I’ve got 2400 miles on the 224
The D606 is an awesome tire in the conditions you describe. All my I am showing is it’s not good in snow. So if you’re not riding in snow do not use my demonstration to help make your decision.
Эй, я живу в Сибири, здесь снег и лёд больше 6 месяцев в году и от скуки я иногда катаюсь по льду и снегу на мотоцикле. Потому что зимой очень скучаю по мотоциклу, а не потому что я сумасшедший или глупый :D
Just the type of tire video I was looking for. Drove through 2 separate blizzards 20 years apart and don't know jack about tires.
Funny how we get hung up on technicalities of what ought to be the best when it comes to motorcycles. Seems the Shinko 244's and XT250 are a match made in heaven. Both highly underrated performers that will take you anywhere together for about the least amount of money.
To get the most out of either of these tires you should be running a rim locks for sure. The 606 is happy on and off road at 15 PSI in the rear. More than that traction suffers greatly, less than that the tire gets too hot on the highway. The 244 seems to be happy right at 20 psi for the same reasons. This is using my XR650R. But of course I run dual rim locks front and rear for highway safety.
Nice review. I am surprised the Dunlop's didn't work better. How about a comparison of all your bikes in the future?
Yes that would be fun. The BMW F650gs and the V-Star are not going near snow with the tires they have because I tried it and will not try that again. Maybe in the spring. The TW200 tires suck as well but would make an interesting video. I may, Emphasizing may, get a set of Mitas E07+ for Chris’s bike and put the Shinzo 244’s on the WR and make a video of the three tires in snow would be fun.
My 244's have ever let me down on wet cut grass.
How about sand or mud
The shinkos are on my short list with the D605. Do you have those Shinkos on the front and back?
Yes both front and back on the XT250.
How is that possible
I’m not sure. I was really surprised by the total lack of traction with the D606 in hard pack snow even after the tire was broken in. I was even more surprised the 244 made it up the hill. It’s not skill or lack of it, because I could push the D606 side ways standing still where the 244 would hold its ground. Riding the 244’s in hard pack snow at low speed really is a great way to practice clutch and drift control.
@@paul-kayak so I probably won’t go to the 606 on the 24 fours right now but I need a more knobby type of tire to be honest with you because of the terrain that I deal with a lot of rocks gravel hard pack I’ve got 2400 miles on the 224
The D606 is an awesome tire in the conditions you describe. All my I am showing is it’s not good in snow. So if you’re not riding in snow do not use my demonstration to help make your decision.
Don’t get the jab
Anyone that's rides in snow and ice is either crazy or not too smart.. but great review nun the less
Эй, я живу в Сибири, здесь снег и лёд больше 6 месяцев в году и от скуки я иногда катаюсь по льду и снегу на мотоцикле. Потому что зимой очень скучаю по мотоциклу, а не потому что я сумасшедший или глупый :D
@@bo.moto.24rus English bud