Shinko
Shinko 3.50-8 Whitewall Tube-Type Scooter Tire
Description
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.
Product Diagrams
Features
Specifications
Size: 3.50-8 | Type: Tube-Type | Sidewall: Whitewall | Tread: Ribbed | Load Index: 46 (170 kg) | Speed Index: J (100 km/h) | Brand: Shinko
Model Fitments
Vintage Vespa large-frame: 125 VNA/VNB/VN1, 125 Super VNC, 150 VBA/VBB, 150 Super VBC