Motorcycle tyres Bristol & Bath

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Bristol & Bath’s Motorcycle Tyre Specialists

Best prices, all major brands.

JHS supply and fit motorcycle tyres from all the major manufacturers: Avon, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler, and Pirelli. We stock both road tyres and racing slicks. Fitting is carried out with the utmost care by our experienced technicians.

Tyres are among the most important components of your motorcycle. The interface between you and the road, if they’re not in optimum condition then you’re not only risking your safety but potentially 3 points on your licence and a £60 fine.

The capability of modern motorcycle tyres is extraordinary, with tyre technology continuing to make enormous strides in recent years.

However, the effectiveness of motorcycle tyres will diminish with wear and also deteriorate over time. A set of tyres that are over three years old should probably be replaced irrespective of visible tread wear.

Because tyres can go off gradually it’s easy to overlook the effect on your bike. But it is noticeable how new tyres can transform the handling of a motorcycle. So if your bike has lost some of its feel or developed other handling issues then ask us to check the condition of your current tyres – a new set of tyres might be all that’s needed.

Mileage and grip – new sport touring multi-compound tyres provide the best of both worlds

Before selecting replacement tyres for your bike consider the type of riding you do and what you want from your tyres – we can advise you on this and recommend suitable alternatives to OE fitment tyres for all types of motorcycles.

High performance sports tyres will wear out more quickly; that’s the trade-off you make for the extra levels of grip they provide. An alternative that’s well worth considering are the latest-generation sports touring tyres, now providing extended mileage capability combined with multi-compound formulations. These recent developments provide a versatile, everyday road tyre delivering grip levels and responsiveness which approaches that provided by dedicated sports tyres. Contact us to discuss the most suitable tyre options for your needs.

Vital to scrub-in new tyres

Remember to ride cautiously on a brand new set of tyres, allowing as much as 100 miles (not including wet riding) to fully scrub-in the surface of the new rubber before you begin to make any serious demands upon them.

For the best prices on all premium brand tyres in the Bristol and Bath area please call us on 0117 986 8844, visit the workshop, or buy direct from our online store.

Tyre pressures

Whilst some racers advocate lowering tyre pressures below standard for track riding this remains a controversial issue and certainly isn’t advisable for road use. The inflation pressure of a tyre is vital to its performance, and it’s essential for both safety and optimal handling that you regularly check your tyre pressures and maintain them at the recommended psi/bar for your bike. Too low and the tyre will deform and can overheat, reducing its effectiveness whilst increasing wear and fuel consumption. Similarly, over-inflation increases wear and reduces potential grip.

Warming tyres

The traction provided by motorcycle tyres improves dramatically with temperature. Bike tyres can take several miles to get up to temperature; you should never push the bike hard until the tyres have had an opportunity to warm properly. Warming is produced by road contact and particularly by the effect of braking forces. A common misconception is that weaving the bike from side to side will warm the tyres more quickly, although this actually has a negligible effect. Progressively warming the tyres is even more critical when track riding. Many track day ‘offs’ happen on early laps because too much has been asked of a cold tyre.

Avon Motorcycle Tyres

Avon motorcycle tyres

Bristol agents for Avon Tyres we can supply and fit any Avon tyres. Popular tyres stocked.

Avon 3D Ultra Sport
Hypersport tyre suitable for most sports machines.

Avon Storm 3D-XM
Sports touring tyre – second generation, excellent value product.

Avon Spirit ST
Latest generation sports touring tyres with increased mileage, wet & dry performance.

Avon Road Runner
Performance tyres for classic and vintage machines.

Avon Street Runner
Superb tyre life for smaller capacity commuter machines.

Manufactured in the UK, the recent generation of Avon tyres have been highly rated by the motorcycling press.

Click here to visit the Avon web site.

Bridgestone Motorcycle Tyres

Bridgestone motorcycle tyres

Bridgestone Battleax Range

Bridgestone Very Latest Developed Tyres.

Battleax S22
Hypersport tyre – excellent grip, mostly suitable for sport machinery and riding.

Battleax T31
Sports touring tyre – for all round usage giving excellent mileage, wet & dry grip.

Bridgestone Second & Third Generation tyres – providing excellent value for money.

Battleax S21, S20 EVO & BT016 Pro
Hypersport tyres – excellent grip, mostly suitable for sport machinery and riding.

Battleax T30, BT023, BT021
Sports touring tyres – for all round usage giving excellent mileage, wet & dry grip.

Please call us on 0117 986 8844 for latest competitive pricing.

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Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres

Dunlop motorcycle tyres

Dunlop – Please call for latest pricing and booking availability.

Dunlop’s very latest generation tyre range.

Dunlop Sportsmart TT
Track day & Hypersport road tyre, very soft unique application complete with information for recommended pressures for both track and road use.

Dunlop Sportsmart MK3
Hypersport tyre – soft tyre – mostly suitable for sports machines.

Dunlop Roadsmart III
Sport touring tyre. Suitable for all round road use with brilliant wet and dry grip giving excellent mileage – as used at the Ron Haslam Race School.

Dunlop Trailsmart Max
Adventure/sports touring tyre.

Dunlop’s Second Generation or Value range of tyres – excellent products which provide brilliant value for money:

Dunlop Sportsmart MK 2 Max
Hypersport tyre – soft tyre – mostly suitable for sports machines.

Dunlop Roadsmart
Sport touring tyre – suitable for all round road use with brilliant wet and dry grip giving excellent mileage.

Dunlop Roadsmart II
Sport touring tyre – suitable for all round road use with brilliant wet and dry grip giving excellent mileage.

Dunlop Roadsport 2
Urban sports tyre.

Dunlop GPR 300
Urban sports tyre.

Trailsmart
Adventure/touring tyre.

Dunlop Track/Race Tyres

Dunlop KR106/KR108
Compounded slick race tyre.

Dunlop D213GP
Compounded treaded race tyre.

Dunlop GP Racer
Slick Compounded slick – track/race tyre.

Dunlop GP Racer D212
Compounded treaded track/race tyre.

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Metzeler Motorcycle Tyres

Metzeler motorcycle tyres

Metzeler have been delivering German quality and performance since 1892.

RACETEC™ RR
K1/K2 compounds available for track use. K3 compound available for road use and occasional track day use.

SPORTEC™ M9 RR
The first supersport tyre with 100% silica. Boasts an extra 10% mileage over its predecessor the M7 RR.

ROADTEC™ 01
MCN’s tyre of the year 2016 & 2017! This tyre leads in a very competitive sports touring segment. The new concept of tread pattern enhances wet grip whilst allowing for better mileage.

SPORTEC™ M7 RR 2nd Generation tyre
Multiple test winner, this tyre consists of road racing derived profiles with a stiffer structure to ensure agile road riding.

ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™ 2nd Generation tyre
Sports touring tyre designed to provide peace of mind in both cold & wet conditions.

Please call us on 0117 986 8844 for further details.

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Michelin Motorcycle Tyres

Michelin motorcycle tyres

French brand Michelin has long been synonymous with motorcycle sport. Their latest generation tyres use innovative tread technologies and multiple compounds.

Michelin Power 5
The latest hypersport tyre from this brand boasts maximum enjoyment in the dry whilst promising safety in the wet.

Michelin Road 5
Giving tourers more confidence in the wet & dry conditions even when 50% worn! *according to studies carried out at Michelins’ independent test centre.

Michelin Pilot Road 4
Outstanding performance on wet roads especially when braking. A versatile and long-lasting sports touring tyre.

Please call us on 0117 986 8844 for latest competitive pricing and availability.

Click here to visit the Michelin web site.

Pirelli Motorcycle Tyres

Pirelli motorcycle tyres

Legendary Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has long been associated with the World Superbike race series.

Diablo™ Supercorsa V3
Derived from the tyres used in WSBK, the latest V3 Supercorsa is available in SC0/SC1/SC2 compounds for track use and SP for road use.

Diablo Rosso™ Corsa II
Pirelli have created a multi compound tyre for road use. Consisting of two compounds in three different zones on the front tyre and three compounds on the rear distributed in five zones.

Angel™ GT II
High-silica compounds in the new tread designs are derived from the racing Diablo™ Wet, allowing this tyre to Deliver outstanding performance in wet conditions.

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