ProTyre reveals that 70% of motorcycle tyres are defective

ProTyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre retailer, has today revealed shocking research that graphically demonstrates the extent of defective motorcycle tyres on British roads. With unrivalled access to motorcycles around the UK via its national network of retailers and fitters, ProTyre states that up to 70% of motorcycles and scooters visiting their premises are being regularly used with at least one dangerously defective tyre – having a tread depth of less than 1mm.

“This is a very worrying statistic, says Phil Brookes Operations Director at ProTyre. “Most motorcyclists will be acutely aware of the role that tyres play in motorcycle safety. Grip is everything on a bike and one illegally worn tyre means compromising 50% of potential adhesion. This is a very serious issue.”

The research coincides with TyreSafe’s inaugural ‘Bike Tyre Safety Month’, running throughout March, which seeks to place this crucial issue higher up the agenda. “ProTyre is delighted to support the TyreSafe campaign in any way we can”, says Phil Brookes. “We recognize that some high performance motorcycle tyres can only deliver limited mileage with hard use, but riders must accept the need to act responsibly.”

For the duration of March and in support of Bike Tyre Safety Month, ProTyre outlets are offering riders a free tyre safety check. Anyone wishing to take advantage of this offer can visit the ProTyre website at protyre.co.uk to find the nearest outlet.