tyre question

Post by **docgibbons** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:41 am

i've been trying to get some tyres for my mog, but 145 14s seem to be in short supply. there seems to be more availability for 155 14s, so does anyone know whether i can mix these up? eg a couple of 155s on the rear and 145s on the front.

Post by **alex_holden** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:46 am

Are the Minor specialists all out of stock of 145s? I like the Bridgestones that Bull Motif sell.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:47 am

I thought the specialists had them back in stock and the problem with 155's is they are a little large for the standard rims and look a little baloon like.

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:04 pm

No problem with fitting 155s, I've used them for the last 30 years. Stay clear of Nangkins though, the handling is rubbish.
I would put the wider tyres on the back, you don't want the back wheels overtaking you.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:48 pm

I agree -although 155 tyres are slightly on the wide side - they work fine. And yes - keep them on the back if you have a pair of 145 tyres for the front. You are NOT allowed to mix sizes on the same 'axle' - dunno how that works when running on the spacesaver spare tyres on modrn cars - but I expect there must be an exemption.

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:08 pm

bmcecosse wrote:dunno how that works when running on the spacesaver spare tyres on modrn cars - but I expect there must be an exemption.

AFAIK its to do with temporary use only and a speed limit been applied to their use....

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:02 pm

I would recommend Toyo- excellent tyres. Agreement with Mr Perry re: Nangkin (Nangkang)- I'm getting rid of my two as soon as funds permit, even though there's loads of tread left (not age hardened). Sorry thats a negative comment, but they've scared me a few times!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:45 pm

well i must admit i have had nankangs and have not had a problem with them

so if you are slinging them sling em my way

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:52 pm

aupickup wrote:well i must admit i have had nankangs and have not had a problem with them so if you are slinging them sling em my way

You're welcome! Not likely this side of Christmas, though I could put Toyo's on my wish list... hmmm.

Post by **docgibbons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:49 am

thanks for the tips. any idea where to look for the toyos? one of my tyres appears to be a camac, and the others are goldline. no idea where they came from! have also tried whacking in the tyre dimensions on web searches, and they nearly all have a prompt for "profile". Not sure what i should enter for this. My tyres merely say 145R14. i have been quoted £75 from a local garage for a couple of 155 nankangs, fitted and balanced, but would prefer to stick to 145s, and also note the negative comments about these things. i could order an entire set of 5 bridgestones from bull motif, but at the thick end of £200 seems a bit much when all i really need right now is a serviceable spare.

Post by **alex_holden** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:04 am

docgibbons wrote:i could order an entire set of 5 bridgestones from bull motif, but at the thick end of £200 seems a bit much when all i really need right now is a serviceable spare.

They sell them individually too, and if budget tyres don't worry you they also sell Camacs:

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=3667
http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=3549

Post by **dalebrignall** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:24 am

i got my bridgestones from bull motiff and my camacs from local tyre shop about 25 pounds for the camacs they are ok bridgestones are better.,but they cost more.

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:49 pm

I've chucked my pair of Nankans or whatever they are called in the garage pit until I run out of Firestones, then I suppose I'll have to use them but only on the back as they have no directional stability.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:27 pm

docgibbons wrote:thanks for the tips. any idea where to look for the toyos? one of my tyres appears to be a camac, and the others are goldline. no idea where they came from! have also tried whacking in the tyre dimensions on web searches, and they nearly all have a prompt for "profile". Not sure what i should enter for this. My tyres merely say 145R14. i have been quoted £75 from a local garage for a couple of 155 nankangs, fitted and balanced, but would prefer to stick to 145s, and also note the negative comments about these things. i could order an entire set of 5 bridgestones from bull motif, but at the thick end of £200 seems a bit much when all i really need right now is a serviceable spare.

Got my Koyo's from www.morrisminorpartsbath.co.uk. Nice chap to deal with (Andrew Eccleston). Also seen them on one of the other suppliers sites, can't remember who. Mine were £30 each.

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:38 pm

docgibbons wrote:Not sure what i should enter for this. My tyres merely say 145R14.

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