Stupid question - how do I get a new tyre fitted?

Domo · 21 Jul 2018 at 17:04

Spotted a screw in my rear tyre, luckily just before setting off on a long ride. This has never happened to me before, I mean, I've taken bikes to the garage to have worn tyres replaced but I can hardly ride this thing.

Assuming I need to find a mobile tyre fitter?

It's a Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 180/60 zr17 so might be punchy on the wallet.

Domo · 21 Jul 2018 at 17:16

Would love to have a go but I don't trust myself. Especially not the rear wheel. Will start phoning around. Thanks.

Domo · 21 Jul 2018 at 20:06

Just had a response from my Ducati dealer (this late on a Saturday :cool:

). They advised I ride it to a bike tyre fitter which is about 8 miles from where I am. Then if it deflates I can use my Ducati roadside assistance. Well miffed about this screw though, but I know it happens to us all.

Domo · 22 Jul 2018 at 09:30

TripleT said:
Jesus mine's only £25 total to fit on the bike, not worth it for me. Nor can I be bothered / have the time!

Agree! I'm purely in it for the ride. Not into tinkering and all the mechanical stuff. Have I done the bolts up right? Is the chain tension right? I just wouldn't trust myself - and like you say there's the time element.