Respect the rubber and be a scrubber!

Motorcyclists fitting new tyres to their bikes this spring should ride with extra care for the first 100 miles to avoid any potential hazardous slip ups. The advice has been issued by TyreSafe at one of the most important times of the year for riders, as many seek to make the most of the longer days and lighter evenings. “After a year of record rainfall levels, many bikers may be taking the wise precaution of fitting fresh rubber to their motorbike this spring,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “While the extra tread depth will undoubtedly provide better safety in the wet, it’