Tyre Safety

You’re in Safe Hands

At Complog tyre safety is our top priority. After all, tyres are the only part of your motorbike that come into contact with the road and acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small area of contact.  Your best option is to buy high quality tyres from a specialist retailer who can give you expert advice and, if you ride throughout the year, make sure you get a set for the winter months.

Properly maintained, the right tyres can make a big difference to the enjoyment of your ride, will save you money and may even save your life.

Every day, around 75 motorcycles fail their MOT due to defective tyres. TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, warns that British bikers often take unnecessary risks by failing to look after their tyres.  Simple, regular checks for pressure, tread depth and overall condition go a long way to avoiding accidents. April is motorbike tyre safety month and at Complog, we are pleased to participate by offering free tyre safety checks. For more information on tyre safety visit www.tyresafe.org  and remember, if you’re in any doubt about the integrity of a tyre, bin it. Your life is far more important that the price of a new one.

TyreSafe’s top tips for motorbike tyre safety:

1. Check your tyre pressures from cold at least once a week using an accurate gauge
2. Inflate tyres to the level recommended in the manufacturer's handbook
3. Inspect tyres for cuts, bulges, uneven wear or objects embedded into the tread pattern and replace if necessary
4. Use dust caps to keep dirt away from the valve core and to act as a secondary air seal
5. If your rims are cracked or bent they should be replaced immediately
6. Check that your tread depth is not below the legal minimum of 1mm (for bikes over 50cc)
7. Replace old or damaged valve stems
8. Select the correct type of tyre for your machine and riding style
9. Check that both tyres fitted to the bike are made by the same manufacturer and have the same tread pattern
10. Make sure that your tyre has been fitted the right way round by checking the directional arrows on the sidewall
11. When replacing tube type tyres always use a new inner tube
12. Make sure your tyre/wheel assembly is balanced correctly
13. Keep oil and grease off your tyres using detergent if necessary
14. If you are unsure on any aspect of tyre pressure or tyre condition take your bike to an approved fitting centre and speak to the experts.