Metzeler sign long-term deal to be official TT tyre provider

Agreement will run until 2027

Metzeler will be the Isle of Man TT races sole official tyre provider until 2027.

TT organisers have announced they and the company have reached a long-term agreement on the matter.

A number of leading riders are already expected to use Metzeler tyres at this year's races on the Snaefell Mountain Course including John McGuinness, Dean Harrison, James Hillier and Lee Johnston.

Head of Motorsport for the Department for Enterprise, Paul Phillips, says the company is already 'integrally associated' with the TT and has a 'proven performance track record'.