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    Michelin tyre shortage

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by SaferRides View Post
    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.

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    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
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    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

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    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.
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    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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    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.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    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.
    Depends. It seems (at least to me) a lot opted for the 190/50, which was worse than the 180/55 profile wise. The 190/55 was a good tyre, while the 190/50 ran out of tyre way too quickly.

    On the other side, on my 1090R, I have a 150/70/18, but throwing a tape over it, the tyre is actually 165 across the tread blocks. Seriously chunky, but also very handy. Just glad there is enough clearance everywhere for such a difference.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Depends. It seems (at least to me) a lot opted for the 190/50, which was worse than the 180/55 profile wise. The 190/55 was a good tyre, while the 190/50 ran out of tyre way too quickly.
    You should match the tyre to the rim width. 180 on a 5.5", 190 on 6". I've seen tyre profile diagrams that show this clearly, but didn't save them. A 190/50 on a 5.5" rim has almost the same profile as a 180/55 on the same rim.



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    So what’s tyre situation like now, bank account ready for some pain…
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    Not good if you want Michelin.

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