Motorcycle tyres

Motorcycle tyres in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

Motorcycle tyres in South Africa cost roughly R 439 to R 4,159 each in November 2026, depending on size, type and brand. The quickest way to get current prices for your bike is to describe the tyre you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Tread depth and warranty rules

South African tyre law requires a tyre fitted to a vehicle on a public road to have a minimum tread depth of 1 mm. Experts recommend 1.6 mm for better safety, so measure the tread on your current tyre before you order. Warranty periods are often counted from the manufacturing date embossed on the tyre, and they can end earlier if the tyre wears out first, so keep your receipt and note the date code.

Season and riding plans

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, because the seasons are reversed compared with Europe and North America. November falls just before the summer riding season, which makes it a sensible month to fit new tyres before the holidays.

Sizes, delivery and how prices are quoted

Prices are quoted in rand per tyre, and most listings are for a single tyre, so a front and rear pair means two purchases. Sizes are metric, for example 110/100-18 or 180/55-17, with the width in millimetres, so copy the size exactly from the sidewall of your current tyre. A seller can deliver between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, but delivery cost depends on the city and the seller, so ask before you accept an offer.

What to put in your request

Name the tyre size, the motorcycle model and year, and whether you need the front or the rear. Say if you want a tube or tubeless tyre, what kind of riding the bike does, whether a new or used tyre is acceptable, and how many you need. Add your delivery city and budget, so sellers can reply with a specific offer instead of asking you back for basic details.

Describe the tyre in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo of the sidewall if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. To browse first, see tyres, rims and wheels, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.