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.

[SaferRides]

Boyds has Road 6 in some sizes - I had a 120/70 and 190/55 fitted to the R1 this week. But there haven't been 180/55 for months now.

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[Gremlin]

Yeah, I just rang them this morning, no 180/55/17 and 110/80/19 in Roads.

The CB919 isn't really suited for 190/55 in the swingarm, plus it's taller with the mudguard etc.

[R650R]

I remember when sports bikes started coming out with 190 section rear tyres. We all balked at the higher price these tyres were due to shorter supply and nearly everyone I knew just carried on buying 180/55 with the added bonus of slightly sharper turn in.
Unless your a GP track god and regularly distract days you never needed that minuscule extra contact patch.
I guess some of todays bikes prob have slightly wider rear rims forcing you to buy 190/200 section tyres.

[SaferRides]

I remember when sports bikes started coming out with 190 section rear tyres. We all balked at the higher price these tyres were due to shorter supply and nearly everyone I knew just carried on buying 180/55 with the added bonus of slightly sharper turn in.
Unless your a GP track god and regularly distract days you never needed that minuscule extra contact patch.
I guess some of todays bikes prob have slightly wider rear rims forcing you to buy 190/200 section tyres.

Yeah, the R1 has a 6" rim. 190/50 is standard but turn in is better with the 55. The bike does lean a long way on the stand as the profile is quite V shaped.



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[roogazza]

I remember when sports bikes started coming out with 190 section rear tyres. We all balked at the higher price these tyres were due to shorter supply and nearly everyone I knew just carried on buying 180/55 with the added bonus of slightly sharper turn in.
Unless your a GP track god and regularly distract days you never needed that minuscule extra contact patch.
I guess some of todays bikes prob have slightly wider rear rims forcing you to buy 190/200 section tyres.

says it all really ? ahahahaha !!!