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winabbey
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:07 am 
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Blockley have been working on producing a new 145x10 tyre for some time. A member of another forum in the UK has taken delivery of a set and provided initial positive feedback today.

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https://www.blockleytyre.com/product/145r10

Not sure of Australian availablility but I see an Australian company Australian Classic Wire Wheels has other size Blockleys so they may be a source. Or maybe Minisport SA could add them to their range.

http://acww.com.au/html/ncontact.html


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Very reminiscent of the Dunlop SP3...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/50415738@N04/5435779766

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I've seen the listed on the Stuckey website and sent them an enquiry - they do look very nice!
https://www.stuckey.com.au/Tyres/Classi ... 71/CatID/4
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They have also released a 165 version of the tyres and in the UK they are the same price
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And strangely enough another 145 tyre has been announced from Yokohama:
http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27575
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Richard wrote:
Russell Stuckey is now a Blockley distributor. He will be keeping both the 145 & 165 versions in stock, but they wont be cheap, his estimate recently was around $250ea.


Thanks Dick...

https://www.stuckey.com.au/About-Us

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Yes, that was the first thing I mentioned the other day. It’s listed on the Stuckey site but they haven’t responded to my quote request yet

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Not cheap...
Falken made a good 145-10 but maybe these are NLA now?
My boat trailer runs a pair. Old but good.

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While looking at Stuckey's website I noticed Vredestein have a 145x10 tyre.

https://www.stuckey.com.au/Tyres/TyreSearch/ProdID/69

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Falken still make the 145 R10 but they aren't the grippiest tyre around and they don't look like "period" tyres.

The Blockley has a classic look, but they were supposed to also offer a decent amount of grip and were pretty cheap in the UK (£63.00 + vat).

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Vintage Tyres in the UK have a range of Mini tyres. This advertisement courtesy of the Mini Cooper Register magazine.

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