I put two new tires on my 1982 Honda Gold Wing in 2015. Now I have about 14,500 miles on them and they are worn out. Guys writing on the Gold Wing forums said they are only getting about 7,000-10,000 miles out of their tires, so I did great with these. I'm putting on the same brand again.
Shinko 230 Tour Master 120/90-18 on the front and
Shinko 230 Tour Master 140/90-16 on the rear.
 |
| You have to deflate the tire to get it off and to get the new one back on. |
When I installed my first set of tires in 2015 I used little plastic beads. You put them inside the tire after it's mounted. They are supposed to roll around in there and "self-balance " the tire. The beads didn't work for me.
 |
New Shinko Tour Master 140/90-16
|
 |
| Rear Wheel |
This time I went back to the old tried and true method. I used wheel weights to balance the tires and wheels. I bought a wheel balance stand for only $65. The
Tusk Motorcycle Wheel Balancing and Truing Stand. I used
these weights. It was super easy to do and it made a world of difference. I have a much smoother ride now. Search YouTube for videos on how to use a motorcycle tire balance stand.
 |
| New Rear Tire Installed |
 |
| New Front Tire Installed |
