Metzeler
is Official Tyre
of the Isle of Man TT

Metzeler will be the Official Tyre of the most iconic motorcycle road race until 2027

Metzeler has been selected by the Isle of Man TT Races as the Official Tyre. The most famous motorcycle road race in the world, has chosen Metzeler as its sole Official Tyre for the five-year period 2023-2027. The Tourist Trophy has been run since 1907 on the road circuit of the Snaefell Mountain Course, a 60.720 km track on the Isle of Man. Over the years it has become an iconic competition characterised by charm, tradition, glory, passion and adrenaline, values also shared by Metzeler, who boast of a history of over a century and a half full of motorsport successes and technology.

The RACETEC RR tyres used by Metzeler riders have been developed thanks to Metzeler's experience in Road Racing. These most challenging races, do not take place on smooth prepared race circuits but on roads open to the public throughout the year and where all the situations that any motorcyclist may have to face on a daily basis can be found. It is precisely for this reason why Metzeler has chosen road racing as a testing and development ground. Our participation in Road Racing has enriched Metzeler’s know-how and been instrumental in the continuous development and improvement to our successful tyres.

RIDERS

Dean Harrison

Dean, from Bradford in West Yorkshire, comes from a TT family, with sidecar riding father Conrad and Dean becoming the first father and son to win a TT in the same week! His greatest accomplishment to date winning the ‘big one’, the Senior TT in 2019- on Metzeler rubber. Now a Manx resident and factory Honda rider, Dean sets out in 2024 on the new Honda Fireblade hoping to add to his win tally of three victories.

John McGuinness

A man who needs no introduction to road race fans all over the world, John McGuinness is the third most successful Isle of Man TT rider ever. The Morecambe Missile has logged 47 podiums and 23 wins and remains a firm crowd favourite. He returns TT 2024, aboard the new Honda Fireblade. Considered by many as a roads specialist, John has raced across multiple disciplines including 24 hour World Endurance races, 500cc GPs, the Daytona 200 and is a former British 250cc Champion!

Davey Todd

27-year-old Todd, is rightfully regarded as one of the brightest prospects coming through on the roads. The sixth fastest rider around the TT with a fastest lap of 132.982mph lines up in 2024 with Milwauke BMW Mottorad by Tas Racing piloting the flagship M1000 RR in the big bike races. Not wishing to rest on his laurels, he will also race on a Ducati V2 Panigale in Supersport and compete on Kawasaki machinery in the Supertwin races.

Michael Rutter

2024 marks the 30th year of competing on the road and ‘The Blade’ shows no sign of hanging up his distinctive black and gold leathers as he aims to equal his late father Tony Rutter’s tally of race starts on the Isle of Man. A seven-time TT winner and long-time Metzeler campaigner, Michael recently saw a waxworks likeness of himself unveiled in Macau to commemorate his record nine wins at the Armco lined Macau GP street circuit! Riding once again with Batham Racing in 2024.

Nathan Harrison

After an injury plagued 2023, Hometown hero Nathan Harrison, prepares to toe the start line in 2024 riding again for Honda Racing. Under the watchful eye of TT legend, John McGuiness, the 25 year is ready to pilot the new 2024 Honda Fireblade on the roads. A talented and popular figure on the Isle of Man, Nathan will no doubt draw on significant local support during his 2024 TT campaign.

James Hillier

James returns in 2024 with two teams! Switching to Honda power, with the WTF Racing Team for Superstock and Superbike classes and returning to Supersport racing with former team Bournemouth Kawasaki. A long time Metzeler campaigner and TT winner, James will be aiming to add to his 14 podiums and further cement his legacy at the top table of elite road riders.

Jamie Coward

The winner of the 2022 TT Privateer Trophy, Jamie has quietly raced somewhat under the radar, althouth with a fastest lap of 132.096mph remains the 12th fastest rider around the TT course. Returning with KTS racing for a third year, Jamie will be contesting every class on a mixture of Honda, and Kawasaki machinery. Looking to build on his two podiums, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman remains one to watch.

Dom Herbertson

This likeable lumberjack, podcaster and racer always brings a smile to the paddock with his unmistakable Geordie accent and laugh. But once behind the visor Dom is a steely competitor, a regular top 10 finisher, and a member of the 130mph club. Herbertson teams up with the well-regarded Burrows Engineering team for his 2024 assault, with the ambition of competing in every single solo class. The host of the popular Chasin’ the Racin’ podcast will definitely be making noise at this years TT!

Mike Browne

A Manx GP winner, Cork resident Mike Browne proudly flies the Irish tricolour as he continues his Isle of Man journey. Riding for Russell racing, aboard a Yamaha YZF-R6, Mike hopes to improve his PB of 123.732mph, having lapped in excess of 125mph during qualifying.

DISCOVER THE PRODUCTS

2024 SCHEDULE

QUALIFYING WEEK

Free Practice

Monday 27 May

UK Bank Holiday

10:00
Roads Close
10:40
Newcomers' Speed Control Lap
10:55
Supersport / Supertwin (untimed)
11:35
Superbike / Superstock (untimed)
12:20
Sidecars (untimed)

Qualifying 1

Monday 27 May

UK Bank Holiday

13:45
Supersport / Supertwin
14:30
Superbike / Superstock
15:20
Sidecars

Qualifying 2

Tuesday 28 May

18:00
Roads Close
18:30
Superbike / Superstock
19:20
Supersport / Supertwin
20:10
Sidecars

Qualifying 3

Wednesday 29 May

18:00
Roads Close
18:30
Superbike / Superstock / Supersport
20:10
Sidecars

Qualifying 4

Thursday 30 May

18:00
Roads Close
18:30
Superbike / Superstock
19:20
Supersport / Supertwin
20:10
Sidecars

Qualifying 5

Friday 31 May

12:30
Roads Close
13:00
Sidecars
13:45
Supersport / Supertwin
14:45
Superbike / Superstock

RACE WEEK

Race Day 1

Saturday 1 June

10:00
Roads Close
10:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
11:45
Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 (4 laps)
14:15
3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 1 (3 laps)

Race Day 2

Sunday 2 June

12:30
Roads Close
13:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
14:40
RST Superbike TT Race (6 laps)

Race Day 3

Tuesday 4 June

10:00
Roads Close
10:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
10:50
Sidecar Shakedown (1 lap)
11:45
RL360 Superstock TT Race 1 (3 laps)
14:00
Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1 (3 laps)

Race Day 4

Wednesday 5 June

10:00
Roads Close
10:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
11:45
3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 laps)
14:00
Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 (4 laps)

Race Day 5

Friday 7 June

Isle of Man Bank Holiday

10:00
Roads Close
10:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
11:45
PE Superstock TT Race 2 (3 laps)
14:00
Entire Cover insurance Supertwin TT Race 2 (3 laps)

Race Day 6

Saturday 8 June

10:00
Roads Close
10:30
Solo Warm Up (1 lap)
11:45
Milwaukee Senior TT Race (6 laps)

The above schedule is subject to Road Closure approval by the Department for Infrastructure, in accordance to the Road Races Act 2016. Full details of the road closure periods available to the Race Organiser are available here.