SHINKO F005 / R005 Tyres

[Astro]

The tread pattern is the same as the Michelin Pilot Sport , i had a set on the Fireblade and i found that the tread pattern on the front wore where it comes to a point .

I checked the tyres and the 'points' come out of the mould that way. Every single 'point' is rebated back to the channel. I hadn't noticed that until you mentioned it. If I'd not looked, in about 1000km I would have assumed the same as you - but now I know they are like that as a design feature, I'll know not to regard it as a wear deficiency.

On the topic of cold performance. I did another 200km yesterday. Damn chilly up here... and wet. No issues whatsoever. I think the effect I'd previously mentioned was the preserving compound. I'll keep you posted.