Sorry for the thread hijack, but here's the response I recieved from the Shinko representative, Scott, when I inquired about adding a 150/80ZR-16 size to their 011 Verge line-up.
I recently replaced a front 011 Verge at 16k miles that was just at the wearbars w/ another 011 Verge. This tire has worked as well as any of the Avon Azaros & Storms I've had in the front, except the cost was about 30-40% less. So, if they can mfg a rear tire in the size we need for the C10, I would believe they would perform as good if not better than the Azaro's. My last Azaro only lasted 8.5k, where the previous ones had lasted 13-14k.
So.... I sent an e-mail to Shinko describing how well the tire performed & to request they offer a rear tire in the C10's size.
Maybe there's hope. Please send a request......
"Dean,
Thanks for the input. I will let Shinko know of the request. If there is enough interest to justify the R & D and cost of building the tire mold they may do it. This is a fairly expensive and time consuming process so they need to make sure it is worth doing cost wise."
Thanks,
Scott Casper
Western Power Sports
Street Product Manager
Shinko Tire Tech and Development
601 E. Gowen Rd
Boise, Idaho 83716
Phone (208)376-8400 ext. 3404
Fax (208)375-8901
Scott Casper <scasper@wps-inc.com>