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Tyres in Aus - Mark Dymond - 05-01-2019
I am at the stage where I need replace the 30+ year old rubber on the Arrow, (19 inch wheels). Longstones, although highly recommended, cost more to ship to Western Australia than the purchase price! Can anyone in Australia recommend a more local source of good tyres.
RE: Tyres in Aus - Tony Press - 05-01-2019
(05-01-2019, 01:15 AM)Mark Dymond Wrote: I am at the stage where I need replace the 30+ year old rubber on the Arrow, (19 inch wheels). Longstones, although highly recommended, cost more to ship to Western Australia than the purchase price! Can anyone in Australia recommend a more local source of good tyres.
Avon Sidecar 3.50 x 19 Tyres are usually the easiest to find locally (flat tread) - check local tyre importers or the WA A 7 Club re stocks in Aust. Don't quote me but should be available for around A$1000 for 5 tyres c/w tubes and rust bands.
RE: Tyres in Aus - Michael D - 05-01-2019
can't find a Longstone supplier in Australia but there are suppliers of 400x19 tyres https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/400-19
they stock 3.50 x 19 as well https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/350-19
RE: Tyres in Aus - Bill Sheehan - 11-01-2019
(05-01-2019, 06:42 PM)Michael D Wrote: can't find a Longstone supplier in Australia but there are suppliers of 400x19 tyres https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/400-19Fairly sure there's a Longstone agent here in Melbourne and if correct I think it's run by an ex-Kiwi I know, so will chase up and advise if yes or no re Longstone. Cheers, Bill in Oz.
they stock 3.50 x 19 as well https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/350-19
RE: Tyres in Aus - FrogPond - 11-01-2019
(11-01-2019, 12:01 AM)Bill Sheehan Wrote:(05-01-2019, 06:42 PM)Michael D Wrote: can't find a Longstone supplier in Australia but there are suppliers of 400x19 tyres https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/400-19Fairly sure there's a Longstone agent here in Melbourne and if correct I think it's run by an ex-Kiwi I know, so will chase up and advise if yes or no re Longstone. Cheers, Bill in Oz.
they stock 3.50 x 19 as well https://www.motorcycletyrewarehouse.com.au/350-19
You may try to find these: http://www.heidenautyres.com.au/tyre/k28/ They are around $150 ea. here (US). I found them looking at this one https://www.dimecitycycles.com/heidenau-k29-sidecar-tire-3-50-16-m-c-60p-sw.html as a possible fit for my Ruby with 16" Export wheels. On an unrelated note, what size tire was supplied on export Ruby's ? I find 5's that look too big and 3 1/2's that look too small. Mike
Oops, I just followed the link above to the Heidenau's.
RE: Tyres in Aus - Jeff Taylor - 11-01-2019
"On an unrelated note, what size tire was supplied on export Ruby's ? I find 5's that look too big and 3 1/2's that look too small"
Mike,
According to my 1948 Dunlop Catalogue covering cars built between 1934 and 1947, the tyres on the A7 16" Export wheels were 4.75 x 16. Longstone Tyres here in the UK can supply a Firestone 450/475 x 16" at £168 + VAT
Spec is:
Type: Crossply
Rim Diameter: 16" (406mm)
Actual Width: 4.7" (121mm)
Overall Diameter Inflated: 26.18" (665mm)
Weight of Tyre: 5.8 kgs
RE: Tyres in Aus - FrogPond - 11-01-2019
(11-01-2019, 12:57 AM)Jeff Taylor Wrote: "On an unrelated note, what size tire was supplied on export Ruby's ? I find 5's that look too big and 3 1/2's that look too small"Jeff, thank you ! Wow, almost $900 ! that's like 3 sets of tires for my wife's car. Going to be a hard sell. Especially when one adds postage. I think I'm still looking around.
Mike,
According to my 1948 Dunlop Catalogue covering cars built between 1934 and 1947, the tyres on the A7 16" Export wheels were 4.75 x 16. Longstone Tyres here in the UK can supply a Firestone 450/475 x 16" at £168 + VAT
Spec is:
Type: Crossply
Rim Diameter: 16" (406mm)
Actual Width: 4.7" (121mm)
Overall Diameter Inflated: 26.18" (665mm)
Weight of Tyre: 5.8 kgs
Mike
RE: Tyres in Aus - Tony Press - 11-01-2019
(11-01-2019, 01:10 AM)FrogPond Wrote:(11-01-2019, 12:57 AM)Jeff Taylor Wrote: Mike,Jeff, thank you ! Wow, almost $900 ! that's like 3 sets of tires for my wife's car. Going to be a hard sell. Especially when one adds postage. I think I'm still looking around.
According to my 1948 Dunlop Catalogue covering cars built between 1934 and 1947, the tyres on the A7 16" Export wheels were 4.75 x 16. Longstone Tyres here in the UK can supply a Firestone 450/475 x 16" at £168 + VAT
Spec is:
Type: Crossply
Rim Diameter: 16" (406mm)
Actual Width: 4.7" (121mm)
Overall Diameter Inflated: 26.18" (665mm)
Weight of Tyre: 5.8 kgs
Goodness- not sure what your wife drives- a set of four good quality tubeless tyres for the VW Tiguan will cost A$1,000 in Australia, the same price as 5 Avon Sidecar 3.50 19's with tubes for my Seven.
Cheers, Tony P.
RE: Tyres in Aus - Charles P - 11-01-2019
(05-01-2019, 01:15 AM)Mark Dymond Wrote: I am at the stage where I need replace the 30+ year old rubber on the Arrow, (19 inch wheels). Longstones, although highly recommended, cost more to ship to Western Australia than the purchase price! Can anyone in Australia recommend a more local source of good tyres.
If you email Longstone I'm sure that they'd tell you if there's source in Australia,
Charles
RE: Tyres in Aus - Mark Dymond - 11-01-2019
Thanks all, Ive emailed Longstone regrading options and Ill compare to the price of the Avons locally - cheapest wins.
I assume the sensible next step is to measure the runout on the rims. I'm thinking I could measure this by mounting each wheel to a rear hub with the car on axle stands.
What sort of runout is considered acceptable, hints relating to technique from the wise and experienced appreciated .