Zongshen ZS200GY-2: Domestic Rear Tires

SpudRider · 09-30-2014, 07:20 PM

Here is the rear tire selection currently available in North America for owners of the Zongshen 200GY-2, and the new Zongshen RX3. All these tires are size 130/90-15. I have not listed the tires in any particular order.

Kenda K671

Pirelli MT66

Bridgestone G508

Shinko SR734

Dunlop D404

Dunlop K627

The Dunlop K627 is only available for sale on eBay.

G19Tony · 10-01-2014, 12:01 AM

That Kenda looks nice.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 12:25 AM

I like Kenda tires.

I think these tires will perform very well on pavement, but I wouldn't want to ride on any of them in the mud.

Weldangrind · 10-01-2014, 12:29 AM

The Shinko looks well equipped for the rain.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 12:38 AM

I also like Shinko tires.

In particular, I like the way the deep, large siping extends to the edge of the sidewall, and also extends all the way around the center of the tread for that tire.

Weldangrind · 10-01-2014, 12:47 AM

That's what I was thinking. The Dunlop D404 has decent siping as well, but it doesn't look aggressive enough for this type of bike.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 12:54 AM

The Dunlop K627 looks like it might clean itself from mud a little better than the others.

Indeed, this tire might be closest to the stock, CST C6017.

zingshoen · 10-01-2014, 12:59 AM

FWIW, I ve got the D 404 on front and rear for road riding and the bike grips the road noticeably better than with the original Chin Shen. However, the CS was very durable, I don t know yet how the Dunlop will do.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 01:06 AM

Thanks for posting your real-world report, Zingshoen.

katoranger · 10-01-2014, 09:28 AM

I think the K627 is a discontinued model so anything out there is NOS on ebay. Too bad some trials tires are not available.

Weldangrind · 10-01-2014, 10:40 AM

Agreed. DOT trials tires are terrific.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

I think the K627 is a discontinued model so anything out there is NOS on ebay. Too bad some trials tires are not available.

I think you are exactly correct.

To the best of my knowledge the K627 has been discontinued. For this reason the tire is only available for sale on eBay, and must be new old stock.

Nevertheless, the tire is reasonably priced, and would serve to tide someone over until he converted to a larger rear wheel.

SpudRider · 10-01-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Agreed. DOT trials tires are terrific.

X3.

However, I doubt one will ever find a trials tire which fits a 15-inch cruiser rim.

mrpete · 10-02-2014, 12:55 PM

I like the Dunlop K627.

SpudRider · 10-02-2014, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpete

I like the Dunlop K627.

I do also.

It's too bad Dunlop discontinued manufacturing that tire.

However, NOS tires are still available for good prices on eBay.

09-30-2014, 07:20 PM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Zongshen ZS200GY-2: Domestic Rear Tires Here is the rear tire selection currently available in North America for owners of the Zongshen 200GY-2, and the new Zongshen RX3. All these tires are size 130/90-15. I have not listed the tires in any particular order. Kenda K671 Pirelli MT66 Bridgestone G508 Shinko SR734 Dunlop D404 Dunlop K627 The Dunlop K627 is only available for sale on eBay. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 01-16-2015 at 02:35 AM.
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10-01-2014, 12:25 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I like Kenda tires. I think these tires will perform very well on pavement, but I wouldn't want to ride on any of them in the mud. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-01-2014, 12:29 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The Shinko looks well equipped for the rain. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-01-2014, 12:38 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I also like Shinko tires. In particular, I like the way the deep, large siping extends to the edge of the sidewall, and also extends all the way around the center of the tread for that tire. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-01-2014, 12:47 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's what I was thinking. The Dunlop D404 has decent siping as well, but it doesn't look aggressive enough for this type of bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-01-2014, 12:01 AM	#2
G19Tony Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 175	That Kenda looks nice.
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10-01-2014, 12:54 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The Dunlop K627 looks like it might clean itself from mud a little better than the others. Indeed, this tire might be closest to the stock, CST C6017. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-01-2014, 12:59 AM	#8
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	FWIW, I ve got the D 404 on front and rear for road riding and the bike grips the road noticeably better than with the original Chin Shen. However, the CS was very durable, I don t know yet how the Dunlop will do. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-01-2014, 01:06 AM	#9
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting your real-world report, Zingshoen. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-01-2014, 09:28 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think the K627 is a discontinued model so anything out there is NOS on ebay. Too bad some trials tires are not available. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-01-2014, 10:40 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Agreed. DOT trials tires are terrific. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-02-2014, 12:55 PM	#14
mrpete Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 22	I like the Dunlop K627. Last edited by mrpete; 10-02-2014 at 12:55 PM. Reason: mis-spelling
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