Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:10 pm
Talking at Stoneleigh today, it looks like the 145 will be available from Thursday next week.
Nick
Nick
Nick
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Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:32 am
Another week yet.....
Nick
Nick
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:09 pm
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!
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:12 pm
If Blockley's other products are anything to go by, it should be a game changer in 145.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:31 pm
I agree , he’s gonna be busy!
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:58 pm
I wait for a road review 
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 6:08 pm
Good news, the 145 now in stock, ordered a set this afternoon.
Nick
Nick
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:12 pm
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
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:21 pm
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
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:25 pm
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 ?
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:01 pm
I wouldn’t go that far
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:08 pm
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.
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.Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:19 pm
That 145 looks fantastic on the Minilite rim Steve! I’m definitely ordering a set for DPU! Thanks for sharing.
Tim
Tim
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:31 pm
Certainly looks the part.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:25 pm
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
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:29 pm
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?
Cliff
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?
Cliff
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:48 am
Any news on the 165 yet...?
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:46 pm
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.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:13 pm
Put my 145s on this weekend - they look great.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:19 pm
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.