Paul Y
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Feb 16, 2023 16:05:44 GMT
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If I wanted Van tyres...not a problem, but, trying to find a good quality tyre in this size seems nearly impossible! As this was a standard fitment on XJ Jaaaaaaagggssssss - Pirelli P4000, is there a source for a replacement size out there? My GoogleFu is obviously weak as not found any as yet, if you can point me in the right direction would appreciate it. P.  |
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2023 17:02:44 GMT by Paul Y
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adam73bgt
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Feb 16, 2023 16:34:04 GMT
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Paul Y
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Feb 16, 2023 17:17:59 GMT
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Thanks Adam but at that price I could buy a set of 17" wheels and tyres! Good find on the Cooper Cobras as I have this on the rear. P. |
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Feb 16, 2023 18:44:05 GMT
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Feb 16, 2023 21:00:46 GMT
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Anyone bringing something in from the USA soonish, that could add a pair if tyres to the spec you want, in the trunk or cab ?
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Feb 17, 2023 15:01:17 GMT
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Old size tyres are disappearing. 185/55/13 used to be my choice on my 105E. I think they were originally on some obscure hot hatch back in the day but you can't get them any more.
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ChasR
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Feb 17, 2023 16:53:00 GMT
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Old size tyres are disappearing. 185/55/13 used to be my choice on my 105E. I think they were originally on some obscure hot hatch back in the day but you can't get them any more. Lack of demand doesn't help. Less volume generally means a pricier tyre, especially if the tool is new. Tooling costs are scary (probably £50k+ at a minumum) and can take a few passes to get right. If you make 50 a year off the tool, you won't make your money back. Several thousands, you have a chance. For anything UK produced, it got a whole load harder. A freind of mine is paying 10 x the amount for electric, and no one else is cheaper to provide for it. At one point, no one would even take on new customers! I do feel for business when the business price cap is removed, especially those, in these niches. That, and space now costing a premium, as well as things taking longer to get into and out of the UK in general. |
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