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Shinko 011.....The front tire developed a big bubble in the middle of the tread. The tires have probably 5-6k miles on them. I am not to the wear bars, even if I were a bubble should not have formed. let me be honest I have noticed a few cracks in the tread on my inspection before I left for the weekend. I really didn't think much of it. So I decided to make the about 300 plus mile round trip from Ct to Ma. On my way up near the end I noticed a shaking in the bike and really didn't think much of it till my return trip this morning. I found a pair of bulges in the tire tread. I decided to risk it and make the ride home anyway. I stayed in the right lane and did 65-70 mph making it back ok. On my inspection of the tire in my driveway after arriving the bulge was gone only laving a small bump for evidence that I wasn't crazy. I did take a picture of the bulge to send to shinko. Hopefully I hear back from them. Im not sure i want to use them again. they did run good other than a slow leak and some sidewall cracking on the rear tire. I might pay the extra and get the PR3 for my upcoming trip. also been eyeing anew bike. The 98 has been nice but I might need a fresh start....haha My riding style is moderate. I mostly commute a 10 miles round trip to work and some weekend runs around some good roads. I do get decent lean angles and they tires griped nicely and are super sticky when they warm up.