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If any of you folks can help, I'd be really grateful.
I'm looking for a set of 155/55/14 tyres but can't track any down despite my best efforts!
I've rung Camskill (who used to list them) and also Mytyres (who used to list them) with no luck! "No longer stocked sir"
I've googled the size and found a few threads on VW forums etc...but all point to Mytyres!
If anyone can help track a set down, I'd be really grateful. Looks to me that they might not be producing them anymore??
Thanks for any help.
Bruce.
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Except his are 165  I can get 165's for around £40 a pop.....but really want, nay, need 155's to get this to work right (6j rims, not 7j) Thanks for the tip anyway, I'm sure he wouldn't have minded?? ;D |
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Bit of a trek from you, but the bloke I use seems to be able to get anything in...
Bracknell Tyre And Battery
Unit 1 Longshot Industrial Estate Longshot Lane Bracknell RG12 1RL
Tel: 01344 411323
....he's got a small fitting workshop, no frills.
If you have any luck with them I'm happy to collect and store for you, if he can get them quickly I'll be over Bracknell this saturday and at Castle Combe near Bath on Monday
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Last Edit: Apr 8, 2009 9:07:36 GMT by Speedman
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Bit of a trek from you, but the bloke I use seems to be able to get anything in... Thanks Dude, Tried them, but they can't get 155's He recommended Mytyres & Camskill which, as you know, is a no go. I'll keep trying - might have to resort to ringing Nagkang directly! |
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A few mates use these guys they don't list Nankang |
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A few mates use these guys they don't list Nankang Thanks again. Just rang them - computer says no!  |
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Thats me done then, I'm out of ideas....apart from Clubpolo the VW site, they seem to be the people that are asking for them the most, might pay to join up and ask there  |
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Hey MM I've had a glance at 155/55 R14s myself to ponder the feasibility of upgrading to 14" wheels on my Mira (the bulk of people in Japan run this size on Kei-cars with 14s), I have to say I didn't have any success I'm afraid. If you find a way I'm interested, especially as you can get some really nice tyres in Kei-car size - proper sports ones etc.
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a mate of mine works at a garage that can get hold of federals, only thing is the garage he works at is a good 60 miles from bristol. if you want i can pm you the number of the garage you could easilly get away with using 165/55s on a 6j, just wont give any stretch |
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I had the self same problem and couldn't find them ended up with 165/60 as they were about £10 a corner cheaper than 155/60.
Nankang don't seem to supply them here any more.
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Found my flashing Pao again.
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Last Edit: Apr 10, 2009 8:10:13 GMT by Deleted
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Hmm, thats a damn shame if they don't make em no more, cause they look damn good They still make them - Nankang still list them on their website. It's getting hold of them here in the UK that's the tough bit. I spent the best part of a day on the phone trying to track some down. I ended up on the phone to the 6 main tyre importers/stockholders that supply all of the UK's tyres. We are talking the big boys - the guys who supply the stock Camskill, Kwik-Fit, ATS and pretty much all the tyre centres/shops etc.... They will not bring any in because it's not a 'popular' size. They buy up and inport tyres at around 20,000 a time and won't deal in small orders from a Joe Bloggs (obviously) but it was interesting to know that the main retailers of tyres can only buy from the choice that these stockholders bring in. You might have more luck in Norway though? I did speak to the head office of MyTyres (a German company) and even they won't stock them anymore. Tire Rack in America don't even list this size now. Not looking hopeful? If you get any news from your side of the channel, please let me know. I've always loved the look of your wheel/tyre combo ever since you showed me those photos many months ago. Grizz has a possible solution, but I'll need to call him to find out a bit more before I get my hopes too high. Thanks again everyone for the help and pointers. |
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hi MM give these guys a try - they sourced some for our honda beat not long ago - bridgetone potenza/firenza/whatever they're called now  www.hawleystyres.co.uk/Bridgest.htmlthe chap called stuart was very helpful. they look great on a 6" rim with a wee bit of stretch. sorry for the random post - every day lurker here - really enjoy the threads on your delica, mr2 and rascal! |
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tado
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ps - you can certainly add me to the list of other folk interested in finding some more tyres. ive been toying with the idea of somehow importing some dunlop d-series for the summer...
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Thanks Tado, I've just rung them and Stuart was very helpful. He remembers your car ("funny little Japanese thing"  but he seems to think he fitted 165/55's to it. He's got a few leads he's going to chase up for me and he says he'll call me later. So most of all, thanks for the pointer....I really hope he can come up with something? Thanks also for the comments on the cars - always nice to get some feedback. |
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but he seems to think he fitted 165/55's to it.