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Old 09-12-03, 22:25
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Default Re: 8.25-18 tyres

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
The tyres are marked 8.25-18 and are marked "Made in New Zealand. They are available in 7.50-16, 7.50-18, 8.25-18, 7.50-20 and 9.00-20. While it is good to see a supplier of odd sizes, I didn't take the suppliers details as it is 10.50-18 tyres that are most sought after here in Aust. I'll try to find out more. They are reputed to be quite sturdy tyres, but howl like losing kiwi rugby players on the road
Tony,
I to, am also interested in these tyres, in particular, the 7.50-18. The Daimler Dingo scout car used 7.00-18 and it was the only vehicle that used these Dunlop Trackgrips, last batch made in mid '50's. I have found a highway treaded truck tyre of 7.00-18 which will allow extended road work as most original tyres are now too precious to wear them out. If I could then get overall diameters and width, it may be a compromise, dependant on sufficient clearance of suspension and mudguard. To make a batch of new tyres will be prohibited by price I am sure.

And lastly, no worries if they are noisy, "it will howl like a Dingo"

Richard
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