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Tinworm



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:22 pm    Post subject: cross ply tyres Reply with quote
Hi Everyone
It has been a very long time since I was last on here!

I wanted to ask you all about cross ply tyres for my Austin 101/ Morris JB van, which has 15" wheels.

Can anyone recommend a source of economically priced tyres which will look right on a 1950s van, please?
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Roger-hatchy



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Tinworm

I use these people, very quick service.
http://www.northhantstyres.com/

There are a few others around, just google 'Vintage car tyres'

None of them cheap, even for the economy tyres.

I was lucky with the rear tyres, a local tyre dealer was having a clear out and I got a pair of Avon 5.50x16 for £30.

Roger.
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Phil - Nottingham



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have used the two noted and they are good but also try Longstone Tyres
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Tinworm



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys. What sort of price are we looking at here?
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Tinworm



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
jeeeeezus! I see!
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MartinC



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Search for " tyre-finder ", a helpful chap who knows his stuff, and a lot cheaper too!
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Tinworm



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
MartinC wrote:
Search for " tyre-finder ", a helpful chap who knows his stuff, and a lot cheaper too!


Thanks. I hope so. The guy at Longstone was very helpful and knowledgeable...but it worked out at £870 incl for 5 tyres!!!
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