Italian company Directa Plus has received a patent through the Chinese Patent Office for tyre technology that they say will... Read More
Our highways are littered with shredded tyre debris mainly from trucks often using retreaded tyres, posing a significant danger to... Read More
Contributed post for our northern hemisphere readers Just like with lots of other things, people’s buying habits for motorcycle tires go in phases. Or cycles, if you don’t mind a terrible play on words. And, just like with lots of other things, a lot of it comes down to personal... Read More
Your motorcycle tyre can cop a puncture just about anywhere, not just out in the country. Most of the punctures... Read More
(Contributed post for our European readers) Purchasing tires for your motorbike on the web from tyreleader.ie can save you lots... Read More
Riders with Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 rear tyres on their bikes should avoid “driving at high speeds” as the tyres could suddenly deflate. Importers Cooper Tire and Rubber Company have issued a voluntary recall through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The official notice says the tyres “may have thin... Read More
Shinko tyres review by tyre expert Dale Schmidtchen The standard tyres on our long-term review CFMoto 650 MT have been... Read More
Many adventure riders and tourers carry a tyre inflator in case of a flat, but they can be heavy and... Read More
Chicken strips can be one of the biggest causes of embarrassment for riders and may even be a safety risk. In case you’ve been riding in a vacuum, “chicken strips” is a term for the shiny, unused part of a motorcycle tyre’s tread. They signify that the rider hasn’t leaned... Read More
(Sponsored post) Unexpected repairs are the bane of a motorcyclist’s life. No, we’re not talking about changing your tyres or... Read More
Riders with spoked wheels on their bikes are frustrated at not being able to get some service station air hoses... Read More
If you are precious about your motorcycle tyre pressures, you should carry an accurate portable pressure gauge as many service station air hoses are damaged or inaccurate. That’s because they are often abused by motorists. Modern flexible air hoses with the digital pressure display on a separate fixed post are... Read More
Bridgestone’s new Battlax Adventurecross AX41 tyres have arrived in Australia to get adventure riders dirtier, taking them further off the... Read More
Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres have now arrived in Australia with more sizes arriving in May. The tyres, unveiled at the EICMA... Read More
French tyre company Michelin has made a new Anakee Adventure tyre specifically for those riders who don’t like as much adventure as they do touring. The new Michelin Anakee Adventure will be unveiled at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan this week (November 6-11). It will be available in Australia... Read More
Do you know what the codes on the sides of your tyres mean, what sort of tyres you are riding... Read More
Have you ever wondered what your motorcycle tyres are made of, why they are black and shiny and whether scrubbing... Read More
Mitas is a well-known brand of motorcycle tyre among off-road riders, but is not so well known as a high-performance road tyre company. So when motorcycle industry veteran Dale Schmidtchen needed new tyres for his Kawasaki ZR-7, he was at first reticent about fitting Mitas Sport Force+ tyres to his... Read More
Cyclists have had puncture-proof tyres for ages, but we are still to get puncture-proof motorcycle tyres in Australia. There are... Read More
When you ride, the only contact with the road is your tyres. This is why it is so important that... Read More
Michelin’s new Road 5 tyre features a tread pattern that widens as it wears to maintain wet mechanical grip with age. The French tyre manufacturer claims it won an in-house braking test against its five main rivals: Metzler Roadtec 01, Pirelli Angle GT, Continental Contiroad track 3, Bridgestone Battlax T30... Read More
Australia is heading for a record year in motorcycle safety recalls as manufacturers continue to use cheap and inferior parts... Read More
Correct tyre pressures are vital for your safety and long tyre life, but many riders forget to check their tyre... Read More
While they might have half as many wheels, motorbikes still share a lot of qualities with automobiles in terms of care. The most important is regular maintenance in order to maximise the life of the vehicle and minimise the amount of trouble it causes you. While our handy care tips will... Read More
Have you ever had new tyres fitted and then found that the rims have been scratched and the fitter claimed... Read More
Pirelli has signed an agreement with fellow Italian MV Agusta to be the sole supplier of tyres for their motorcycles. And... Read More
Monza Imports sent us a set of new Dunlop Sportmax Alpha-14 tyres for our Ducati GT1000 project bike and they are hot, hot, hot! The Sportmax Alpha-13 tyres have been well loved by track riders for their high grip levels. The new Sportmax Alpha-14 tyres look very similar with minimal... Read More
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them... Read More
Will riders of the future be riding on tyres made from egg shells and tomatoes? In Australia alone, 48 million... Read More
Three out of every five callouts for broken-down motorcycles are for tyre problems, says National Motorcycle Alliance not-for-profit roadside assistance service. Alliance GM Dave Cooke says 62% of callouts last year were for tyre problems and the second biggest reason was flat batteries, a problem that recently even sidelined Bruce... Read More
The new Motoz Tractionator GPS adventure tyre can be used in one direction for 50/50 dirt/tar or fitted in the... Read More
Pirelli has updated its Scorpion Trail tyres for big-bore adventure bikes with even longer life, improved wet performance, better traction... Read More
The Continental TKC70 could be the new choice for long-range adventurers. The TKC80 has been the choice of many an adventure rider, but they are known for wearing out too quickly, especially on heavy and powerful bikes such as the ubiquitous BMW R 1200 GS. The TKC80 is excellent in... Read More
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the... Read More
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve... Read More
Ever wondered what happens to your old motorcycle tyres when you replace them?
Of the 48 million used tyres disposed of each year, two out of every three goes to landfill, is illegally dumped, sent overseas or simply stockpiled. Only 16% is recycled. However, the tyre industry has announced recycling... Read More