Tyres

[myoldjalopy]

One of my 145/80/14 Bridgestone tyres needs replacing but, as we know, they are no longer available. So what would you good peeps recommend that will be compatible with the remaining Bridgestones (which, although OK on tread, are starting to deteriorate a bit, being over 16 years old)? The guy down the tyre place could only find one that matched the spec, at Vintage Tyres but it was over £100 (I forget the make).

[geoberni]

Well I've got Blockley's all around, I find them to be good tyres.
Basil's tyres were of unknown age when I replaced them, they only had a single year code so at least 20+ years old....
https://www.blockleytyre.com/product/145r14

ESM have got Camac, which seem quite popular, but over £10 more.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/wheel ... ac-p831461

[ManyMinors]

I guess Camac tyres are popular just because they are available. They are cheap and nasty however and poor quality tyres. Get Bridgestone or Blockley. Much superior.

[myoldjalopy]

Gentlemen - thank you for your replies. As Bridgestones appear to be unavailable, Blockley seems to be the answer - good price too!

[Bill_qaz]

Gentlemen - thank you for your replies. As Bridgestones appear to be unavailable, Blockley seems to be the answer - good price too!

mine came with Camac's fitted and after a year I replaced them with the same, because worn. Never had an issue and disagree about the quality, they are made in Portugal. Mine were suppliad and fitted by vintage tyres at a good price.

[MikeNash]

I must take issue with ManyMinors over his claim against Camacs. I've run my set for years and found them save and durable; "nasty" seems quite the wrong adjective to use against them.
Regards from MikeN.

[Chief]

https://www.vintagetyres.com/vehicle-ma ... -traveller

I see if you went Carmac you could get them from blackcircles.com for the princely sum of £431.12 for four, including fitting at your home (compared to £330 not fitted from vintage tyre), last time I checked blackcircles, they'd stopped offering anything for the Minor so I guess it's good they have a tyre again.

[ManyMinors]

People used to be happy with crossply and remould tyres. Same as many people are happy to eat sliced white bread. Doesn't mean it is good. Having owned a Minor equipped with Camac tyres I quickly replaced them with Bridgestones. Transformed the drive. I drive my car fairly hard and want the best tyres I can get so that the car drives as well as possible and is as safe as possible in all conditions. If you're happy with Camac tyres that's fine, but honestly, you can purchase much better for no more money The tyres are all you've got in contact with the road.

[Bill_qaz]

https://www.vintagetyres.com/vehicle-ma ... -traveller

I see if you went Carmac you could get them from blackcircles.com for the princely sum of £431.12 for four, including fitting at your home (compared to £330 not fitted from vintage tyre), last time I checked blackcircles, they'd stopped offering anything for the Minor so I guess it's good they have a tyre again.

vintage tyre fitted mine to loose wheels for way less than the £100 difference you quote. They have an agent at Bicester heritage so quite convenient for myself. But if you want home fit then maybe worth it.