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Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:16 am
by kit of bits
Metronick wrote:The prototype 145 tyre on display at Stoneleigh Restoration show today.
They should be available by the end of the year.
S speed rating and E marked.
Cheers
Nick
Nick did you notice if the Blockleys were heavy?
On some of other sizes they weigh a ton..
D
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:14 pm
by Metronick
I'd say they are slightly heavier than an Aquajet, however they're a deep tread.
They're a steel belted radial and the compound feels quite soft but I'm assured durable.
Here's a couple of photos....
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:38 pm
by Andrew1967
Any idea on price ?
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:51 pm
by coopertim
Now those I like!
Tim
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:07 pm
by Metronick
Andrew1967 wrote:Any idea on price ?
Still to be confirmed but certainly less than an Aquajet
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:27 pm
by Pete
They look really good!
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:30 pm
by Andrew1967
Metronick wrote:Andrew1967 wrote:Any idea on price ?
Still to be confirmed but certainly less than an Aquajet
That's good to hear.
By the time I need some for HOY, you guys will have done some real time testing
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:15 pm
by Ronnie
Very like the old SP3
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:57 pm
by surfblue63
Will we see a price war between these and the stuff from Dunlop?
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:37 am
by Peter Laidler
Anyone got an email / contact details / address for these tyre people. I want to order a set, cash up front now.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:49 am
by GraemeC
Google is your friend:
http://www.blockleytyre.com/
As they haven't released a price yet you might have to wait patiently though.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:11 am
by Peter Laidler
Just spoke to Julian Majzub at Blockley. It seems that these people are the rubber technology specialist people that the spares suppliers ought to be looking towards when ordering rubber replacement parts. I'm ordering some heavy duty XXL condoms too
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:23 am
by Metronick
Although the tyre will be tubeless, they're also introducing a quality Butyl 10" inner tube so widens the application to tube type rims.
Having experienced a high speed motorway blow out with a failed tube in a mini tyre
this is also very good news !
Cheers
Nick
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:21 pm
by locrep
Me too..
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:16 am
by snoopy64
Took a look at these yesterday at the NEC, very nice...the fact they are steel banded is a plus for me (not sure the aquajets are), they seemed to have a lot of mini interest...
£75 ea in the Jan 2019 price list and they are on their way
165 available at the same price..
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:49 am
by timcee
Are they available now? Has anyone tried them out?
Good news re price. They will be a keen competition for the Aquajets if they perform well.
Thanks.
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:46 pm
by snoopy64
Hi
not available until the New Year as i understand it, but the shipment is on it's way apparently
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:15 pm
by snoopy64
Any sign of these yet?
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 12:45 pm
by hanlminiman
snoopy64 wrote:Any sign of these yet?
By chance I found their unit today. 145's due in a month or so with 165's 3 months?
Cliff
Re: Introduction of a new 145/10 tyre
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 7:07 pm
by snoopy64
Hi
Thanks Cliff for the update...I forgot you are our man on the ground there