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UK suppliers of high quality performance motorcycle
parts & accessories
JHS Racing are agents for these outstanding motorcycle performance products:

JHS supply and fit motorcycle tyres from all the major manufacturers: Avon, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler, and Pirelli. We stock both road tyres and racing slicks. Fitting is carried out with the utmost care by our experienced technicians.

Tyres: arguably the most important component of your motorcycle. The interface between you and the road, if they're not in optimum condition then you're not only risking your safety but potentially 3 points on your licence and a £60 fine.

The capability of modern motorcycle tyres is extraordinary, with tyre technology having made enormous strides over the last few years. The stock tyres available to road riders now offer levels of grip and control that even GP racers of the 80s and 90s could only have dreamt about.

However, the effectiveness of motorcycle tyres will diminish with wear and also deteriorate over time. A set of tyres that are over three years old should probably be replaced irrespective of visible tread wear.

Because tyres can go off gradually it's easy to overlook the effect on your bike. But it is noticeable how new tyres can transform the handling of a motorcycle. So if your bike has lost some of its feel or developed other handling issues then ask us to check the condition of your current tyres - a new set of tyres might be all that's needed.

Before selecting replacement tyres for your bike consider the type of riding you do and what you want from your tyres - we can advise you on this and recommend suitable alternatives to OE fitment tyres for all types of motorcycles.

High performance sports tyres will wear out more quickly; that's the trade-off you make for the extra levels of grip they provide. An alternative that's well worth considering are the latest-generation sports touring tyres, now providing extended mileage capability combined with multi-compound formulations, affording levels of grip and control approaching that of dedicated sports tyres - contact us to find out more.   

And remember to ride cautiously on a brand new set of tyres, allowing 50 miles or so to scrub in the surface of the new rubber before making any serious demands upon them.

Contact JHS or call in for the best prices on the following makes:

Avon VP2, new Storm Ultra 2, Storm ST, Venom, Azaro & Road Runner. 
Pairs fitted from:
    VP2 £217
    Viper Sports £215
    Storm £208

Manufactured in the UK, the newest Avon tyres have been highly praised by the motorcycling press. We're now supplying the new multi-compound VP2, featuring the very latest tyre technology, which supersedes the Viper. Avon tyres come with a FREE REPLACEMENT warranty if your recently-purchased Viper, VP2 or Azaro tyres are punctured or accidentally damaged during normal road use. JHS offer a price-beat guarantee on all Avon tyres.

Click here to visit the Avon web site.

Bridgestone Battlax BT016, BT021 motorcycle road tyres.

Outstanding performance from this renowned manufacturer.

Please note that tyre prices from some manufacturers have been affected by the poor sterling exchange rate - please call for up-to-date pricing.

Click here to visit the Bridgestone web site.

Dunlop Qualifier RR, Qualifier II, Sportmax Roadsmart, plus Arrowmax and Trailmax tyres.

Dunlop's new Sportmax Roadsmart has been hailed by the bike press as one of the best all-round tyres on the market.

Roadsmart pairs fitted from £222.79

Click here to visit the Dunlop motorcycle tyres web site.

Michelin Pilot Road & Road 2, Pilot Power 2CT, motorcycle tyres.

Please note that tyre prices from some manufacturers have been affected by the poor sterling exchange rate - please call for up-to-date pricing.

Click here to visit the Michelin web site.

Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa BSB, Diablo Corsa III, Diablo Rosso, Angel ST. JHS offer the full range of these high performance tyres, including new dual-compound Diablo Corsa III.

Please note that tyre prices from some manufacturers have been affected by the poor sterling exchange rate - please call for up-to-date pricing.

Click here to visit the Pirelli web site.

Call or email JHS now for your replacement tyres.

(Subject to availability)

Tyre tips Tyre pressures. Although some racers recommend lowering tyre pressures for track use this remains a controversial issue. The inflation pressure of a tyre is vital to its performance, and it's essential for both safety and performance that you regularly check your tyre pressures and maintain them at the recommended psi/bar for your bike. Too low and the tyre will deform and can overheat, reducing its effectiveness whilst increasing wear and fuel consumption. Similarly, over-inflation increases wear and reduces potential grip. Warming tyres. The traction provided by motorcycle tyres improves dramatically with temperature. Bike tyres can take several miles to get up to temperature; you should never push the bike hard until the tyres have had a chance to warm properly. Warming is produced by road contact and particularly braking forces. A common misconception is that weaving the bike from side to side will warm the tyres more quickly, though this actually has a negligible effect. Progressively warming the tyres is even more critical when track riding - many track day 'offs' happen on early laps because too much has been asked of a cold tyre.