Hawk 250 street tires

justinjag77 · 08-12-2021, 11:56 PM

Hey guys, I’m new here had my hawk for a couple weeks now, done a few upgrades including new carb, 17 45 sprockets, Airbox mod. I mainly ride on the streets and was looking at the shinko 705 series. I’ve only seen a couple videos for this upgrade, anyone else have an opinion on these tires?

Megadan · 08-13-2021, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by justinjag77

Hey guys, I’m new here had my hawk for a couple weeks now, done a few upgrades including new carb, 17 45 sprockets, Airbox mod. I mainly ride on the streets and was looking at the shinko 705 series. I’ve only seen a couple videos for this upgrade, anyone else have an opinion on these tires?

They are a great street oriented tire for the Hawk. I had them for almost 4,000 miles on my first Hawk and they barely showed any wear even with my big fat butt in the seat.

If you only plan on street riding there are actual road tire options that fit the Hawk rims too. The 705's just have the mild off-road credentials to handle a dirt road with more confidence than a road tire.

herbie · 08-13-2021, 04:45 AM

I just put a set of shinko 705's on my DR650. The rear tire is great, the front tire had a wobble in it. I took it off and reseated it two more times. still wobbles and I sent it back as a defective tire. That happens occasionally with tires I guess but it was a first for me. I haven't ordered the replacement yet as I just put the old tire back on. I wouldn't let that scare you away from them though. As far as the tire itself, they are very quiet on the highway with pretty good grip. I haven't tried them off road yet.

justinjag77 · 08-13-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

They are a great street oriented tire for the Hawk. I had them for almost 4,000 miles on my first Hawk and they barely showed any wear even with my big fat butt in the seat.

If you only plan on street riding there are actual road tire options that fit the Hawk rims too. The 705's just have the mild off-road credentials to handle a dirt road with more confidence than a road tire.

Thanks for the reply, any suggestions on the sizes that work? I'm looking at 120/80-18 & 90/90-21
maybe some links to the tires would be great

08-12-2021, 11:56 PM	#1
justinjag77 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Hawk 250 street tires Hey guys, I’m new here had my hawk for a couple weeks now, done a few upgrades including new carb, 17 45 sprockets, Airbox mod. I mainly ride on the streets and was looking at the shinko 705 series. I’ve only seen a couple videos for this upgrade, anyone else have an opinion on these tires?
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08-13-2021, 04:45 AM	#3
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	I just put a set of shinko 705's on my DR650. The rear tire is great, the front tire had a wobble in it. I took it off and reseated it two more times. still wobbles and I sent it back as a defective tire. That happens occasionally with tires I guess but it was a first for me. I haven't ordered the replacement yet as I just put the old tire back on. I wouldn't let that scare you away from them though. As far as the tire itself, they are very quiet on the highway with pretty good grip. I haven't tried them off road yet. __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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