John Bull Garage

John Bull Garage is a family-run tyre importer based in Mosta, in the centre of Malta's main island, trading from Triq il-Fortizza, also known as Fort Road. It is best known as the local representative of some of the best-known names in tyres and as a supplier of safety equipment to Malta's motorsport scene. On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears among our tyre shops in Malta and garages in Malta.

The business works on a simple rule: provide top quality products so that customers are satisfied. For a UK reader, think of it as a specialist importer and supplier, rather than a drive-in workshop, with deliveries to shops across both Malta and Gozo.

Four generations of the Anastasi family

The roots go back to 1895, when Giuseppe Anastasi founded the John Bull Ironmongery Stores in St John's Street, Valletta. The family began working with Dunlop in 1898, and they are the oldest representatives and distributors of the brand in the world. The present partnership, Joseph M. Anastasi and Co, began trading in 2008, taking over from the John Bull Garage and John Bull Company Ltd.

Today the fourth-generation company is co-owned by Joe Anastasi and his son Joshua, and it trades under the name John Bull. Its stores now operate from Fort Road in Mosta, a town in the middle of the island, and our Mdina guide covers the heritage sights in this part of Malta.

Tyres for every kind of vehicle

John Bull is the exclusive representative of Dunlop, Goodyear, Sava and Fulda in Malta. Tyres for cars, trucks, motorcycles and agricultural machinery are kept in stock, along with most compounds and sizes of Dunlop racing tyres.

The website groups the range by use. Passenger and city car tyres sit alongside C-rated van tyres, taller-sidewall tyres for trucks and SUVs, natural or synthetic rubber tyres for general vehicles, motorcycle tyres, tyres for forestry machines, trailers, harvesters and spreaders, and slicks for motorsport. Dunlop models include the Sport Maxx and Streetresponse ranges and the Econodrive for commercial vehicles. Goodyear models include EfficientGrip, Eagle F1 and the Wrangler 4x4 range. Prices are not printed, so ask for a quote.

Deliveries and fitting

Tyres can be delivered free to a shop of your choice anywhere in Malta and Gozo, which is useful for residents and for anyone planning a longer stay. Fitting is carried out at designated fitting centres at competitive prices, and the website has an online option for booking an appointment.

If you are moving over from Britain, our Malta relocation guide covers the practical side of settling in, and the Malta weather guide explains why heat matters when choosing tyres for the summer.

Motorsport safety and performance products

A second strand of the business serves racing and rallying. The shop holds FIA-approved fuel cells, fire extinguishers and on-board fire systems from Lifeline, fireproof racewear including suits, shoes, gloves and underwear, helmets, seat belts and harnesses, and HANS head and neck restraints. It represents Schroth Motorsport safety products, P1 racewear, AVO suspension, Aurora rod ends and spherical bearings, and Flatshifter, among others.

Enthusiasts will also find performance chains for motocross and racing, gear shifters and repair kits for fairings and ATV parts. A form on the website lets you choose tyres, fire and safety products, motorsport accessories or motorsport safety as the subject of your message.

Visiting Mosta and getting started

Mosta is easy to reach from Valletta, Sliema and the northern resorts. The Valletta guide, the things to do in Malta page and the Gozo guide are useful for planning your time, since deliveries cover both islands.

To ask about tyres, delivery or motorsport equipment, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.