Cmp tires
 

Any updates on the whole 900-r16 tires supplier for British Rims situation, 0 degree taper?

Looking for a distributor in Canada or Michigan / Ohio Area.

Trying to avoid the grinding down the 5 degree taper, (american rim)

Thank you,

I've never ground down the rims and have installed new Denman 9x16 and those 1050X16 from specialty tire with no problem I've seen 8-10 different civil tires on rims.

They'll work
 

I took five 9:00 x 16 3/4 ton tires in to the local old timer tire

guy 20 years ago to put on my CMP rims. I asked him if the 5 degree would

make a difference. He said he knew about it and not to worry.

They went on. looked great and still run great after 20 years. Use

heavy duty good quality American made tubes. Don't reuse the old ones.

Peter Simundson

I will just have to keep searching for someone willing to install for me.

I have a local tire company who will sell tires to me, just won't install them.

Can you tell me how to contact "Specialty Tyre" and do they have a website?

Dealer
 

I bought mine from Wallace Wade, delivered to the MVPA convention. He has connections in the northeast to have them shipped to a border town. I do that in BC because I'm very close to the border. (oops, I see you are in New Zealand, they ship worldwide and I do recommend the 1050x16!

Don't go to places that deal regular automotive tires. You need to find yourself a shop that does heavy trucks, tractors and construction equipment. Those guys aren't scared to deal with our oddball stuff.

Specialty Tires of America is a manufacturer and as far as I know doesn't sell direct. http://www.stausaonline.com/ They sell through many of the restoration and speed equipment suppliers.

I also bought my 10.50x16s from Wallace Wade http://www.wallacewade.com/ although the website seems down at the moment.
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/styl...and-truck.html (Coker may suggest that tires made by STA are "Coker" tires)
https://www.universaltire.com/truck-.../military.html
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/Mil...k-Tires_c6.htm
http://www.summitracing.com/int/sear...illocation=int
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...=military+tire
and probably many more. Pricing and shipping price/policy can vary considerably, research for your needs and location is suggested.

I installed my own 10.50x16 tires and am by no means an expert tire installer.

I generally use summit racing as their shipping is either included or very very reasonable (like maybe $25 a tire tops). That is, of course, to your nearest border outlet.

Well Rob, things from Summit racing are very expensive freight wise, when it comes in this direction.
Just my opinion.

Lynn
I find that as soon as you try and ship anything across borders, the shipping gets atrocious. So I have no doubt that trying to ship a tire from North America to your location is going to be crazy. The same deal goes here. To try and ship tires from the US to Canada can cost as much or more than the tire itself. But having things shipped in the US and picking them up in the US provides massive savings.Mind you, our dollar has taken a nosedive as of late, so the trips to the border have been fewer these days.

Lynn,

Are you aware of Russell Holden in NSW? He is a lot closer to you & deals in parts & tires - tyres by the time they get there.
He often organises a container out of California to Au. & offers to move parts, etc. for other collectors - (mostly early Cadillac) I have had several pleasant dealings with him. He probably has a good way of shipping from Au. to NZ.

Russell & Chris Holden
Old World Lamps & Tyres
www.Oldworldlamps.net
PO Box 786 Mudgee, NSW, 2850
h 0422 219 911
International 61 422 219 911

Thank you Jack. useful info and even better when it comes recommended.

Tyre importing
 

I imported six 9.00 - 16 STA ND bar tread tyres from Wallace Wade in Texas about 3 years ago when the exchange rate was good. I thought the AUS$700 cost to airfreight them to Melbourne wasn't too bad but what I hadn't counted on were the charges at this end. All told it took another AUS$500 and two 120km round trips to the airport before I got possession and it could easily have been worse if I hadn't been retired Qantas staff. Some kind assistance from customs people also helped but when it was all over each tyre had cost a little over AUS$400.

A few months later I got another six tyres from Summit Racing but had them sent to a friend of a friend who was loading an Australian bound shipping container in LA. That shipment worked out at around AUS$300 each by the time I got them home.

It may be worth your while to talk to Nigel Ward of Military Vehicle Spares in Brisbane as he stocks Indian made tyres in the size you want. Speedway is the brand I've seen and they seem to be ok. Getting them to NZ may be an issue though.
HTH

David

Just curious, what were the extra $500 charges for. Just regular import fees or something specific to the tyres?

Andrew, What ever you do, do your homework. Unless the tyres have the right info on them, you will not be allowed to use them on the road. Do your due diligence.

Freighting Tyres
 

Kiwi shipping out of the states is the way to go to NZ, they make up containers of all sorts especially for us "down under". I also have a container I want to get under way soon from Brisbane, if you need stuff brought over to NZ, Cheers.

Hi Bruce, the extra charges were made up of GST (Goods & Services Tax) which was not only applied to the cost of purchasing the tyres but also the airfreight cost. A charge of $150 was made for a quarantine inspection which also required returning to the airport the next day as it couldn't be done at short notice and had to be scheduled in. Qantas charged a $90 handling fee and could have charged demurrage but didn't.
There were other lesser costs that I can't recall now but i remember the total.

David

Craig,
If you change your mind and are considering a set of 10:50 x 16 chevron pattern instead of 9:00 x16 non-directional tires then send me a PM. I can help you. ... Brian

Tyres
 

Bought my 900 x 16 from Nigel Ward Military Spares last weekend. $300 with tubes, I was down at the MJCQ Swap meet in Canungra QLD so no postage. They look good for my C8