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| Author: | iansmini67 [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | 145 tyres |
I need to run a 145 tyre on our Mini Deluxe barn find. With very limited options on what to use, wondering what peoples thoughts are. Nankang or Falken. Or is there a better option other than the expensive Dunlop.  Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
I thought the Nankang ones were trailer tyres? I had the 145 Falkens on my car and they were fine for a standard 998 |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
I have Falken 145-10s on the tinny trailer. 14 years old and no cracks anywhere. Still got 90% tread. No it doesn't get towed far... |
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| Author: | rocky&bullwinkle [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
I've got the Falkens on our 850 and reckon they're ok. The rims are only 3 1/2" so not many options available. In hindsight, if I hadn't already blasted and painted my original rims, I might have upgraded to wider rims and then they'd be more choices of tyre. Given that Minnie is no power machine, the original rims and Falkens have proven to be quite good. Rocky |
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
Has anyone any experience with bringing in Blockley tyres from the UK?? Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
1071 S wrote: Has anyone any experience with bringing in Blockley tyres from the UK?? Cheers, Ian They’re apparently available from Stuckey Tyres in Victoria. The last I heard they were around $250 each Minisport UK also have them listed, $440 for tyres plus $300-400 post If you could get them in for around $150-200 fitted I think they’d sell ok |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
Re the original question, Tempe tyres has a Yokohama in 145-10. https://www.tempetyres.com.au/tyreprodu ... -super-van |
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| Author: | iansmini67 [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
That Yoko looks good but can't see anywhere the height number of them. Just says 145/10. Could be 70 or 80. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
iansmini67 wrote: That Yoko looks good but can't see anywhere the height number of them. Just says 145/10. Could be 70 or 80. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk Why not call them on the telephone? |
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| Author: | iansmini67 [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
Yes, will do tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
They are 80. I am considering a pair for the boat trailer, maybe. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
Yoko seems to be a light trick tyre? Might not be the best for a mini? |
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
iansmini67 wrote: That Yoko looks good but can't see anywhere the height number of them. Just says 145/10. Could be 70 or 80. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk Not possible..... 80 is the standard profile ratio so is not recorded on the tyre ... at least in almost 60 years of owning Minis I've never seen a 145/70 .... or a tyre marked 145/80.... Any ratio thats not 80 is recorded on the tyre. Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
Hi Ian, they do make 145/70-12s.. were used on UK Minis |
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 145 tyres |
timmy201 wrote: Yoko seems to be a light trick tyre? Might not be the best for a mini? You're right.... we don't need no steeenking tricks on our minis (sorry ... where is the tongue in check emoji  But Tempe's write up is somewhat confusing "YOKOHAMA Y356 SUPER VAN A349 is a premium high performance eco tyre that combines cutting edge tyre technologies to achieve limousine quietness, fuel efficiency and race car performance. It is an ultra high performance tyre from Yokohama that only perfectly supports the high performance of the car but also equally contributes to the aesthetics of the car. It is designed as a low profile radial tyre. A349 are good looking performance tyres than none other..." So, is a Y356 actually an A349???? I suspect probably not. Maybe a translation issue??? When radials were new, they were all considered "low profile" as cross plies were usually 100% profile. Probably worth a phone call if you're looking for 145s. Yoko do make good tyres.... Cheers, Ian |
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