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Tire Comparison of Kenda K262, Shinko 241 and Michelin Pilot Street 2 for EUC and Leaperkim Lynx

Jon Purcell 3,932 8 months ago
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Choosing the right tire vastly changes the handling of your electric unicycle. I test and discuss the merits of three tyres for the Lynx EUC. Plus the differences and considerations between different EUC brands. *Tested Tyres:* Michelin Pilot Street 2 80/90-14 Shinko 241 2.75-14 Kenda K262 2.75-14 (stock on the lynx) ***The Jono Seat Custom Made EUC Seats!!!*** https://jonoeuc.square.site/ ***Affiliate links and discount codes*** Pidzoom 5% off with code 'jono' https://pidzoom.com/?aff=29 Australia: E-Riderz code 'Jono', get $50 off your next EUC https://e-riderz.com.au/product-category/electric-unicycles/ *America* eWheels: Buying an EUC? support the channel with my affiliate link! http://shrsl.com/4c8gh Powerpads by NyloNove Kinetic V2 'jono' for 5% off Finger Dinger Bell code 'jono' 10% off https://www.rbventuresuk.com/product-page/rb-finger-dinger *Socials* https://www.instagram.com/jono.euc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jono.euc *Music with thanks* "Stand Your Ground" By Punch Deck is licensed under a Creative Commons License CC BY 3.0 DEED Attribution 3.0 Unported. https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck/stand-your-ground "Tempest" By Punch Deck is licensed under a Creative Commons License CC BY 3.0 DEED Attribution 3.0 Unported. https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck/tempest "See the Light" By Punch Deck is licensed under a Creative Commons License CC BY 3.0 DEED Attribution 3.0 Unported. https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck/see-the-light *All quoted speeds are guesses and private property 00:00 - Start 00:53 - Explanation 01:04 - Factors for tyre feel 01:11 - Rim 01:23 - Tubeless ready 01:30 - Lynx Rim size 01:40 - Street Characteristics Overview 02:11 - Offroad Characteristics Overview 02:30 - Tube Spec 02:40 - Tyre Specs 03:17 - Installation 03:51 - Overall Diameter 04:01 - Clearance in Wheel Well 04:25 - Air Pressure Response Michelin 04:49 - Air Pressure Response Kenda 05:07 - Air Pressure Response Shinko 05:33 - Learning Curve 06:05 - Slow Speed Feel 06:59 - Fast Speed Feel 08:19 - Wobbles 08:54 - Gyroscopic Stability 10:54 - Cornering Michelin 11:24 - Carving 12:03 - Braking 13:06 - Seated Riding 13:47 - Comfort 14:36 - Noise / Sound 15:34 - Train Tracking 16:29 - Battery Use 17:16 - Durability 17:56 - Road Wet Handling 19:11 - Road Dry Traction 19:41 - Offroad Traction 20:22 - Berms & Wall Rides 20:50 - Bonks and Jumps 21:36 - Hybrid Tyres? 22:04 - Final Results

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