Michelin tyre shortage

[SaferRides]

If you've tried to buy Michelin Road 5 or 6 tyres recently, you probably know that there is a shortage and some sizes are unavailable.

I have heard that it could be months before another shipment arrives, so if you might need a new Michelin soon, it could be worth buying one now.

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[onearmedbandit]

There was a post on FB about this today, someone claiming the importer was going into receivership. Of course it's FB but still.

[roogazza]

If you've tried to buy Michelin Road 5 or 6 tyres recently, you probably know that there is a shortage and some sizes are unavailable.
I have heard that it could be months before another shipment arrives, so if you might need a new Michelin soon, it could be worth buying one now.
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Yeah , when I got my set of Road 6's a couple of months ago, the shop said that ? (Honda Palmy Nth)

In fact they could only get two sets like mine , so they grabbed both. Magic tyre by the way.

[R650R]

Always gotta plan/order stuff three months ahead these days for just about anything. Globsl supply chains are still trying to find their happy place. Dont forget there’s a war on in Europe so various components/compounds maybe diverted to other use

[onearmedbandit]

A quick google shows that the distributor for Michelin motorcycle tyres in NZ is Northern Accessories Ltd. Who are now in receivership. Apparently a new distributor is being arranged.

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...ompanies/87075

[Gremlin]

The provincial type shops might have stock, but when I was in Cycletreads (which is as close to the import source as possible) a couple of weeks ago, several Michelin tyres I wanted were completely missing, we're talking 180/55/17 and 110/80/19, pretty common sizes...

You could get 190/55 etc, but didn't suit my needs.