Product Details
DESCRIPTION: Shinko, Whitewall TUBE TYPE tires ( 3.50 x 8 )Shinkos are made at a factory that makes top-shelf whitewall tires. Their house brand tires are top quality at an amazing price!These are great everyday tires with a classic tread pattern for all-weather riding. And they’ll turn heads with their stylin’ classy looks!
Additional information
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 3.5 in |
| Size | 3.50×8 |
Give your vintage scooter the period-correct look it deserves with the Shinko 3.50-8 Whitewall Tube-Type Tire. Featuring a wide, bold whitewall band and a classic ribbed tread pattern, this tire captures the authentic styling of the golden era of Italian scootering — while delivering reliable all-weather grip for everyday riding. Shinko produces these at a dedicated whitewall facility known for consistent quality at a competitive price point.
Key Features
- Classic Whitewall Styling: Wide white sidewall band for authentic vintage scooter aesthetics.
- Ribbed Tread Pattern: Traditional all-weather tread design for reliable grip on varied road surfaces.
- Tube-Type Construction: Requires a separate inner tube (sold separately) — correct for vintage Vespa 8-inch wheels.
- Shinko Quality: Manufactured at a dedicated whitewall tire facility with consistent compound and construction standards.
Compatible Models
Fits vintage Vespa large-frame models with 3.50-8 tube-type wheels:
- Vespa 125 (VNA, VNB, VN1)
- Vespa 125 Super (VNC)
- Vespa 150 (VBA, VBB)
- Vespa 150 Super (VBC)
Technical Specifications
- Tire Size: 3.50-8
- Type: Tube-Type (requires inner tube)
- Sidewall: Whitewall
- Tread Pattern: Classic ribbed
- Load Index: 46 (170 kg / 375 lbs)
- Speed Index: J (62 mph / 100 km/h)
- Manufacturer: Shinko
Fitment Note: This is a tube-type tire — a matching 3.50x8 inner tube is required and sold separately. Verify your rim size is 8 inches before ordering. Pair with a 90-degree angled valve stem tube for vintage Vespa models with limited rim clearance.





