[Ghost Rider 2]

imported post

I have a GL1500 and just installed a set of Shinko radials for the 1500. The tires handle and ride great. My question is with new radial tires do they normally smell like hot rubber after a ride? I have had these tires on for a little over a thousand miles. And every time I pull into the garage it smells like hot rubber.
I checked and nothing is rubbing. The tire is very warm. Seems to be more so than the bias tires I have ran in the past. I am going on a MDA ride tomorrow. I am going to take a temp gauge and try to ride with someone on an 1800 to check their radials against mine. Any thoughts??

 

[DaveO430]

imported post

How much pressure do you have in them? Too low pressure will cause the tires to overheat. Also is the load rating equal to the original bias tires?

 

[Ghost Rider 2]

imported post

Just went and double checked the wieght rating. The Shinko and the Metzler ME880 both are rated 853 pounds. Air pressure is at 41.5 pounds.

 

[DaveO430]

imported post

I don't know. Check the temperature and if much more than anyone elses tires on the same run I would rethink using them.

 

[Ghost Rider 2]

imported post

I went to Shinko web site. Under contacts you get an email address. I sent them a couple of questions. Will probibly have to wait til monday for a reply.