19 inch tyre preference please

[Hugh Barnes]

I stand corrected (and will tell my informant..)

[Hedd_Jones]

To illustrate the difference on a car. Blockleys on the hind legs, Longstone on the front. Cheng Shin on the spare.

The Blockleys look a little lower profile, though I have never measured them. There are more blocks, closer together than the Longstones.

I believe Cheng Shin now unobtanium? not that I want any.


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[merlinart]

I was being advised to go for Longstones prior to posting, and they seem to be the tyre of many, so Longstones it will no doubt end up being.

Many thanks.

Arthur

[Peter Hales]

I have switched from Avons to Bockley recently. The handling has improved and i prefer the vintage look. But they are getting quite warm on faster runs so i am expecting them to wear out faster. Maybe only 5 years rather than 20 years of use.

[JonE]

Maybe only 5 years rather than 20 years of use.

That about sums it up, doesnt it? And slightly better handling versus 'Fit and forget'...

[Tony Johns]

Hugh, I believe the other brand of tyres that shares the same moulds in Taiwan with Blockley is the USA brand Excelsior and not Longstone.

[Reckless Rat]

Arthur, I have Longstones. They look the part and are easy to fit if you leave them in an airing cupboard or similar. The sidewalls are much softer than the Avons and if you do it right they can be walked on without levers.

[Hugh Barnes]

Hugh, I believe the other brand of tyres that shares the same moulds in Taiwan with Blockley is the USA brand Excelsior and not Longstone.

Ah, perhaps the root of my pal's error - thanks Tony...

[Nick Turley]

Having tried all three my preference is Longstone's.
When I fitted longstone tyres to my RP the ride and handling and steering was much improved so much sothat over a year I replaced all the tyres on my other sevens with them.

They look OK too. 

I do suspect that they will not last as long as Avons but the ride is much better.

Personally did not like Blockley too soft and do not look quite right.

[mark k]

I always fit Longstone tyres to all my cars and am very pleased with them.