With a new tyre, run it in at least for the first 100 miles. Tyres actually grow (another reason for the pressure to drop) and shape themselves on the rim. Gently increase lean angles, new tyres are shiny (it's the mould release wax and it's slippy), why not use some sandpaper then. Especially with the rear on a powerful bike, again take it easy for a while. The fitter will have soaped the rim before fitting the tyre. 100 brake horsepower sir ? that'll turn the tyre on the rim which makes balancing it a bit of a waste then. Whatever your bike the first rule has to be fit the right tyres, they're the single most important part of your bike. Make sure they're fitted properly check the direction of rotation arrow on the tyre, bike shops have been known to fit them the wrong way round ! Have them balanced they're big heavy and go round, so they should be balanced.

The correct care of your tyres will prolong their life and ensure you are driving safely on the roads at all times. At Total Tyre Solutions we are never too busy for you to just pop-in and ask one of our trained tyre technicians to check your tread depths and tyre pressures all FREE of charge 7 days a week. With a wide choice of brands available we will always advice you on the correct tyres for your car at the right price to meet your budget. Make sure the tyre is fitted with the direction arrow (it's on the sidewall) facing into the wheel's rotation when on the bike. We've seen too many fitted the wrong way round, the fitter should mark the wheel before removing the old tyre. If put on wrong the result can be lethal, the tyre carcass will fail very quickly. Around the tyre there'll normally be a line, so the fitter can check it's evenly seated on the bead. Check it, they don't always seat properly first time.