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Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Talking at Stoneleigh today, it looks like the 145 will be available from Thursday next week.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Had a long chat with Julian from Blockley at Race Retro , price is £60 and the 165 is coming in a few months. He’s very passionate about his products and confident of the quality of this one!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
If Blockley's other products are anything to go by, it should be a game changer in 145.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Good news, the 145 now in stock, ordered a set this afternoon.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Tyres received and fitted today.
Initial impressions are good on a half hour drive around.
I like the way it looks, the ride is compliant and they grip well with non of the 'squirm' you get with the Aquajet.
Cheers
Nick
Initial impressions are good on a half hour drive around.
I like the way it looks, the ride is compliant and they grip well with non of the 'squirm' you get with the Aquajet.
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Phwoar!!
Keep us posted Nick..but I think there will be plenty of takers for these... I just need some nice wheels and I’ll join the queue
Keep us posted Nick..but I think there will be plenty of takers for these... I just need some nice wheels and I’ll join the queue
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
snoopy64 wrote:Phwoar!!
Keep us posted Nick..but I think there will be plenty of takers for these... I just need some nice wheels and I’ll join the queue
An excuse to go to S brakes and rims ?
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
And here is the Minilite version I have some of the 165 prototypes due to evalutate on 6 EMO on the Ilkley Jubilee HRCR rally next month, running as course car, if all goes to plan these will be the tyre for our 2019 RAC Rally of the Tests.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
That 145 looks fantastic on the Minilite rim Steve! I’m definitely ordering a set for DPU! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Welcome back.rich@minispares.com wrote:Another things up for blocklys, we use on both a Riley and a Bentley and the look and wear rate is fantastic
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
I’m going to pop in tomorrow and get two for 882’s and 2 for original cosmics and maybe follow up with a full set for each!
I saw Smokegrey’s comment about the 165’s as evaluating for the Rally if the Tests. Are Blockley getting them approved by the MSA or whatever it is branded now?
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I saw Smokegrey’s comment about the 165’s as evaluating for the Rally if the Tests. Are Blockley getting them approved by the MSA or whatever it is branded now?
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
This is the prototype tyre, 165, will be using them this weekend on a historic rally. Will report back, done 130 road miles on them yesterday, all good so far.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
I used a set of prototype 165 Blockleys last Sunday on a historic rally. Findings are, as recommended by Julian at Blockleys I put 100 plus road miles on them to 'settle' them in.
The first competitive test was on loose dusty fine gravel and the traction was very good, much better than say a A008. On to tests on concrete and tarmac and there was more understeer and a fair bit of smoke and squealing! As the tyres got more use things improved, and on normal twisty A and B roads they were very good. The tyre wall is quite soft, which helps comfort. I would say for road use you would very rarely explore their limits. I have some 145s on my own car which seem stiffer on the sidewalls, but I have as yet not driven hard on them.
The first competitive test was on loose dusty fine gravel and the traction was very good, much better than say a A008. On to tests on concrete and tarmac and there was more understeer and a fair bit of smoke and squealing! As the tyres got more use things improved, and on normal twisty A and B roads they were very good. The tyre wall is quite soft, which helps comfort. I would say for road use you would very rarely explore their limits. I have some 145s on my own car which seem stiffer on the sidewalls, but I have as yet not driven hard on them.