Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
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Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
As you know the choice of 145/10 road tyres has steadily reduced over the years to the point where there are just a few budget brands available eg Camac, Falken and just the one premium brand, the Dunlop SP Sport/Aquajet.
The budget brands are ok and cheap enough, whilst the Aquajet is a great looking tyre but at over £100 each is for me expensive. It would be great to have something in between which looks right but is not quite as expensive ?
Blockleys have indicated they may be prepared to produce a 145/10 tyre to the old SP3 tread pattern with a period looking side wall. They have recently introduced this in larger sizes (see example pic for a Porsche) so that's how they'd look. Price wise they would fit somewhere between the budget priced tyres and the Aquajet.
For this to happen they need to know there is sufficient demand for the tyre, so what do you think? would you be interested ? I'll feedback the responses.
Cheers
Nick
The budget brands are ok and cheap enough, whilst the Aquajet is a great looking tyre but at over £100 each is for me expensive. It would be great to have something in between which looks right but is not quite as expensive ?
Blockleys have indicated they may be prepared to produce a 145/10 tyre to the old SP3 tread pattern with a period looking side wall. They have recently introduced this in larger sizes (see example pic for a Porsche) so that's how they'd look. Price wise they would fit somewhere between the budget priced tyres and the Aquajet.
For this to happen they need to know there is sufficient demand for the tyre, so what do you think? would you be interested ? I'll feedback the responses.
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
THAT IS THE BEST NEWS I HAVE HEARD ALL WEEK!
I would put SP3 Blockleys on ALL my road going cars. Instantly!
I use Blockleys on my Dad's MG J2 & they are the vintage racing tyre of choice, superb quality!
I REALLY CAN'T WAIT!
I would put SP3 Blockleys on ALL my road going cars. Instantly!
I use Blockleys on my Dad's MG J2 & they are the vintage racing tyre of choice, superb quality!
I REALLY CAN'T WAIT!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Nick,
Is there any point in people contacting Blockley direct?
Is there any point in people contacting Blockley direct?
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Nice to have another choice, at last.
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Its not just "another choice"!
It's a Quality tyre with a genuine 60s Dunlop pattern, made by a company that really care about vintage & historic tyres. This could be a real game changer!
It's a Quality tyre with a genuine 60s Dunlop pattern, made by a company that really care about vintage & historic tyres. This could be a real game changer!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Hi Mark,mk1 wrote:Nick,
Is there any point in people contacting Blockley direct?
I don't think it would do any harm at all.
The owner (he's historic racer Julian Majzub) just needs to know there is sufficient demand to warrant a production run.
Here's their website to give a flavour of what they do.
http://www.blockleytyre.com/index.htm
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Looks good.
If the Blockley 145 tyre could be made available in a slightly softer compound that would be really useful, as the Falkens are not great in the wet.
If the Blockley 145 tyre could be made available in a slightly softer compound that would be really useful, as the Falkens are not great in the wet.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Great news!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
I would be massively interested. I would be wanting 4 sets of 5 most likely. Especially if there as good as Mark exclaims!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Id definitely buy at least one set! Fantastic news!
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
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
Depending on price, I'd be interested in at least one set.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
We use Blocklys on a lot of cars at work and as has been said already the quality is great.
I would be interested in two sets.
I would be interested in two sets.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Will they ship to Australia?
If so I'd be up for a set or two.
If so I'd be up for a set or two.
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
same if they are prepared to ship, i'll take two sets
never argue with a fool, they'll only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
How many tyres do they need to consider before a production run would be considered?
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
I would definitely have a set.....
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Thanks for all the responses and questions so far, I'll feed them back to Blockleys and let you know their response.
Watch this space
Cheers
Nick
Watch this space
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
A mate has Bugatti,s GP cars he also fixes all aspects of them .. his cars are well used & he does cover long distances into Europe as well as Track & Hillclimbs on his Blockley Tyres.
Blockley have a good reputation so why not a Blockley Mini Tyre .. i would try a set..
NP
Blockley have a good reputation so why not a Blockley Mini Tyre .. i would try a set..
NP
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
I would go for a set too.