Motorcycle & Powersports
Motorcycle tire service near you
Motorcycle tire change and balancing: new tires mounted, wheels removed and refitted, and tubes replaced or patched, at a shop or in your driveway.
- Time at the shop
- 60 min
- about
- Mobile service
- Available
- at your address
- Shops in Canada
- 1
- doing this work
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Motorcycle & Powersports
What a motorcycle tire service is
A motorcycle tire is the bike’s only contact with the road, and how it wears depends on lean angle as much as distance. The rear squares off from highway riding, the front wears unevenly from braking, and the rubber ages and hardens even when tread remains. Changing one means taking the wheel off the bike, removing the old tire and mounting a new one on the rim.
The technician checks the rim, bearings and valve stem, mounts the new tire in its correct direction of rotation, balances the wheel and refits it, then sets the brake caliper, axle and, at the rear, the chain back to specification. Spoked wheels usually get a new tube. Tire makers generally advise replacing a punctured motorcycle tire rather than repairing it.
- For motorcycles
- Takes about 60 min
- Can be done at your address
What does a motorcycle tire service cost?
It depends on your vehicle and the shop. Post a job with your budget and compare the bids shops near you send.
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1 shop across Canada does motorcycle tire service.
What to expect
Motorcycle tire service, step by step
What the job normally covers, what to mention in your request, and the signs that it is time. Every shop says what its bid includes.
The job
What’s included
- Wheel removed from the bike on a stand, with the axle, spacers and brake caliper kept in order
- At the rear, chain slack released and the sprocket and brake disc checked for wear
- Old tire removed with rim-safe tools; rim checked for dents and bends, and wheel bearings for play
- Valve stem, pressure sensor and rim strip checked or replaced, with a new tube on tube-type wheels
- New tire mounted with the rotation arrow and balance mark aligned, using lube kept off the tread
- Wheel balanced, with stick-on or clip-on weights fitted to suit the rim
- Wheel refitted, axle and pinch bolts torqued, chain adjusted, and brake lever and pedal pumped before you ride
- Pressure set cold to your manual’s figure, and the date code of each new tire noted
Checklist
Before you post
- 01Read the size, load index and speed rating from the sidewall or your manual, and ask whether the shop has that tire in stock
- 02Ask whether the quote includes taking the wheel off the bike, balancing, a new valve stem and disposal of the old tire
- 03Tell the shop how you ride, whether commuting, touring, sport or dual-sport, and ask which type of tire suits it
- 04Check the four-digit date code on new tires and ask for stock that is not several years old
- 05For a puncture, ask whether the shop repairs tires at all; many follow the makers’ advice and replace them
- 06If you bought tires elsewhere, ask whether the shop will mount them, what it charges and whether the fitting is warranted
Signs
When you need it
- Tread worn to the wear bars, or a rear tire squared off in the middle
- A nail, a screw or a tire that keeps losing pressure
- Cracks, cuts, bulges or flaking on the sidewall, or a tire more than five or six years old
- Flat spots or hard, shiny rubber after a winter in storage
- You are changing how you ride, such as moving from commuting to touring or sport
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Get a motorcycle tire service done in four steps
You set the budget and choose the shop. Posting is free, and you pay the shop you hire once the work is 100% done.
- 01
Post your job
Choose the service, describe the job and your vehicle, and set your budget. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- 02
Shops compete
Nearby shops that do the work see your request and send their best offer: price, when they can start, what is included.
- 03
Accept the best offer
Compare bids, ratings and distance, then hire one shop. The others are told, politely.
- 04
Talk and get it done
Your conversation with the shop opens right away to agree on the day. You pay only after the job is complete.
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Questions
Questions about motorcycle tire service
General answers for drivers in Canada. The shop you hire confirms the details for your vehicle.
How often do motorcycle tires need replacing?
A rear tire lasts roughly 6,000 to 25,000 km, depending on the tire and how you ride. A soft sport rear can be finished by 10,000 km, while a touring or cruiser tire may go past 20,000. The front usually outlasts the rear. Rubber also ages, so tires several years old deserve a close look even with tread left; the date code on the sidewall gives the week and year of manufacture.
Can a punctured motorcycle tire be repaired?
Tire makers generally advise replacing a motorcycle tire that has been punctured, because a repair on a tire that flexes and leans is harder to trust at speed. Some shops will not repair one at all, and a plug is only a way to get home. On a tube-type wheel the tube can be patched or replaced, and the tire is checked for what caused the leak.
Do new motorcycle tires need to be balanced?
Yes, in almost every case. An out-of-balance wheel causes shaking in the bars or the seat, uneven wear and a vague feel at speed. Balancing is done after the tire is mounted, with adhesive weights on the rim or clip-on weights on spoked wheels. A front wheel that is out of balance shows up in the handlebars first.
How long do new motorcycle tires take to break in?
About the first 100 to 150 km. A new tire carries a slippery layer left from the mould, and steady riding wears it away. Keep to smooth throttle, moderate lean and gentle braking while the tire warms up and settles in. Check the pressure again after the first ride, since a cold tire that has settled will read differently.
Should I replace the front and rear tires together?
Not necessarily. The rear wears faster, so most riders change it more often than the front. Replace both when both are worn or old, or when you want a matched pair for handling. Mixing a new rear with a badly worn front can change how the bike turns, so tell the shop what is on it and ask what they recommend.
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