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[Mistydog]

I wonder if anyone can help me please.
1st? -I have Dunlop xply tyres which threadwise are like new. Unfortunately the side walls have very slight cracks which seem only skin deep. Is there any way I can restore them? At around £100 each, you will understand why I need to explore all possibilities before buying new tyres.
2nd?- I have the choice of pure wool or wool/nylon headlining material at the same price. Is one better (ie easier to fit etc) than the other?
By the way, I am restoring a 1936 Austin 10. Any advice will be greatly appreciiated.

[buzzy bee]

Hi

Welcome allong, look forward to seeing some piccies and information on your restoration in the introduction thread???

Cheers

Dave

[Uncle Joe]

Hi Misty, welcome to the forum.

If you had asked me the question about the tyres 12 months ago, I would have said use them. But then a friend totalled his 57 Buick due to a tyre literally exploding! The remaining ones looked no worse than you have described! So....

What we found out later (from insurance /police) was that even unused tyres have a shelf life 6- 10 years. The age can be checked by the date on the tyre, if you know where to look and how to translate it!

Regarding your headlining. My old Austin 12 had a West of England wool Headliner, which I assume would be the same material as yours originally. So go for the pure stuff!

UJ

[Old-Nail]

I agree with UJ's post above regarding the headlining.

I am due to replace my old Austin Somerset's headlining and from what I have read in preparation to starting it you can 'iron out' any final kinks (should you have any) once the lining is fitted by using steam inside the car and the steam will ease out the creases.

I wouldn't think a synthetic material would react the same way as natural wool would.

[Mistydog]

Thank you for your helpful replies. I think it is best to give up the idea of restoring or doctoring the tyres. Why is it my attempts to be a skinflint never succeed?
In light of what's been said, I shall go for the pure wool headlining. I have been quoted £19.80 a metre plus VAT which does not seem too bad. If anyone is faced with a higher price, let me know and I will tell you my supplier.

[buzzy bee]

Hi

I like Old-Nail's signature!

"Cheap cars never are!"

Very true!!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

Misty

I need some 450x18s (or close) just to store my Austin 10 on while its in the garage (it currently has no tyres at all, only sandblasted rims!), what size are your tyres??

ta
Rick
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[Uncle Joe]

Misty,I dont suppose your supplier has any napped Mohair for a headliner I will be making up shortly, does he?

And for you others, no guys, I've still not found any in a suitable size...

UJ

[Mistydog]

Nick- the tyres on my Austin are 500/525 x 16. I might have some 18" tyres off a Morris 8; I will check (they are in a store some distance away) Did you know that 5 wire wheels and tyres 4.5 x 18 are being advertised on Ebay (classic car parts, under Austin 10) ?
Uncle Joe- sorry, 'my' supplier does not list mohair. How different is mohair from melton cloth in appearance? I assume it is softer to the touch.

[Rick]

Hi Misty, ah just noticed that you're in NI so may be a bit far to collect!
thanks for the headsup on ebay, will go have a look

cheers
Rick
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[Uncle Joe]

Hi Misty, Napped Mohair looks like coarse felt. As someone on here tipped me, its the kind of material they use for Teddy Bears. The trouble is, no-no-one makes a two metre wide Teddy!


UJ