Motorcycle Tyres: When to Replace Them and How to Choose
Your tyres are the only thing connecting your motorcycle to the road, so keeping them in good condition is one of the most important things you can do for safety. Here’s how to know when to replace them and how to choose the right ones.
When to replace your motorcycle tyres
- Tread depth – in NSW the legal minimum is 1.5mm, but grip drops well before that, especially in the wet.
- Age – rubber hardens over time; many riders replace tyres around every five years regardless of tread.
- Damage – cracking, perishing, cuts, bulges or a repaired puncture are all reasons to replace.
- Uneven wear – squared-off rear tyres or worn edges change how the bike handles.
How to choose the right tyres
Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall (for example 180/55 ZR17) and listed in your owner’s manual. Beyond size, match the tyre to your riding – sport, touring, commuting or off-road all have different compounds and tread patterns. If you’re not sure, give us your bike’s make, model and year and we’ll sort the right tyres for you.
Fitting and balancing at Trooper Lu’s
Our Moorebank workshop supplies and fits motorcycle tyres and tubes for road and off-road bikes, balances them, and disposes of your old tyres. It’s often worth doing alongside a service, and we fit genuine and quality parts. We’re one of the best motorcycle shops in Western Sydney for tyres and servicing.
Book a tyre fit
Call (02) 9602 3773 or get in touch to book your tyres in. We’re in Moorebank, just off the M5.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our Moorebank workshop supplies and fits motorcycle tyres and tubes for road and off-road bikes, and can balance and dispose of your old tyres. Call (02) 9602 3773 to book.
Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall (for example 180/55 ZR17) and listed in your owner’s manual. If you’re not sure, give us your bike’s make, model and year and our team will sort the right tyres for you.
Replace your motorcycle tyres when the tread reaches the legal minimum of 1.5mm in NSW, if they’re cracked, perished or damaged, or roughly every five years regardless of tread, as rubber hardens with age. If you’re unsure, our workshop can inspect them for you.
