Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » New tyres required

Any suggestions for a reputable supplier within 60 miles or so of Derby, as got a temporary repair done by BMW Assist, and local dealers are quoting end October early November for fitting a new set.

Update
Just booked the bike in with Paul at the Workshop in York, hopefully the weather will remain sensible.

Gosh I cannot believe that someone reputable and more local cannot be found! Are we now entering an era of tyre shortage as well as supermarket shortages etc?!!

If anybody has a similar problem my side of the Pennines I highly recommend SMD in Leigh (So just 5 miles or so off M6 Jct 22 or 23)

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I have been using them for 10 years plus. They have good stocks and the man fitting will be a motorcyclist himself. They are usually happy to reserve a tyre for you for a couple of days until you get there and I have never waited more than an hour for the job to be done and often far less.

They don't have posh premises but do a first class job.

Chris

Thanks Chris
Thats worth knowing about, the two nearest dealers Piddock BMW and John Jeffrey's in Rotherham could fit it into their workshops until 30th October or 4th November respectively. Chester Motorrad who I have been using for servicing havent yet called back despite me calling them twice.
Paul I have used for a good few years for servicing my previous BMW and my old Honda VFR750 and always found his standard of workmanship and quality of service to be excellent.

Its not the tyres that are in short supply, its workshop availability, or so it appears.
Paul has ordered a set of Metzler Roadtec 01SE to fit, it has the z8's on at present, which have been OK but a little heavy steering at low speeds. So thought I'd give these a try. 🤞
Phil

I have Metzler Roadtec 01SEs. I am delighted with them.

Chris

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Just booked the bike in with Paul at the Workshop in York

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Its not the tyres that are in short supply, its workshop availability

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Thanks for the info and feedback, it’s 65 miles each way to road and race, and 90 miles to The Workspace in York, 65 miles to Chester Motorrad, so not a lot in it, Piddocks are only 27 miles away. One of the joys of living in the Peak District I suppose.

Didn’t know about Rainbowworkshop, presumably some of the technicians from the old Rainbow reincarnated, so worth knowing about for future requirements.

Not particularly a fan of main dealer servicing but it gives BMW less wriggle room if there is an issue during the warranty.

Always found Chester to be very good, hence the travel there, plus a good excuse to come home via Wales (if open), not to mention the great on site butty van, but for some reason this time it’s been difficult to get them to call back to book it in, got the price for tyres and fitting from the parts guy already.

Used Paul at the Workshop over the years for out of warranty bikes and my trusty old VFR750, and he has always been very good and professional.

That could be the part of the problem combined with all the March 20 onwards bikes sat in the showrooms until the end of lockdown, now requiring their annual service.

Thanks for the info tried pro tyre in Stafford they sell but, at present do not fit, unless you take the loose wheels in, so discounted that one this time, and booked with the Workshop, but another benefit of using Paul is that he will let you observe, so you can see how it comes apart and goes back together properly and safely.
Saw you earlier posts about tyres and considered a trip to Gloucester as I bought the VFR from Claremont many moons ago (1997), when we lived in Longlevens, but possibly a bit far?
Went for Metzler Roadtec 01SE, but considered Avon or Dunlop, next time maybe.

Bought my blue VFR750FV from London road in May 97, think they moved in 98 as it had one service there before we moved up to Derbyshire that year. Took it back to Hempstead just before Branson’s took over and after that used the local Derby dealer.

If you really have to wait that long and/or go that distance to get tires fitted, any reason not to invest in the tools and time required to learn to do it yourself? Once you've got all that's needed, 1st time should only take you a few hours and it'd only get progressively faster -- and significantly cheaper -- with each change after that.

For me I can’t see it being cost effective, maybe if I was a lot younger and had the space, but hopefully after my visit, I’ll be able to see hopefully how easy it is to remove and refit wheels in a safe manner, that open up a lot of opportunities for putting a loose wheel in the car and taking to a more local tyre place.

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For me I can’t see it being cost effective, maybe if I was a lot younger and had the space, but hopefully after my visit, I’ll be able to see hopefully how easy it is to remove and refit wheels in a safe manner, that open up a lot of opportunities for putting a loose wheel in the car and taking to a more local tyre place.

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