Blitz Tyres

[Tony Smith]

Bit of history on these tyres in this thread:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2421

from around page 4 or 5.

[Lynn Eades]

Ganmain Tony, I don't want to start a barney, but I think you should be swapping your front wheels from side to side, unless you are going to be doing a lot of 4wd'ing.

[Dianaa]

Tony

When did you buy the tyres from Universal Tire?

I bought some 9.00 16s off them about 4 years ago but when I tried to buy more a little later they refused to sell to Australia. Something to do with Antique Tyres being the Au Distributor, who didn't carry the pattern I wanted and were about twice the price for the bar tread.

Others with 101 Land Rovers have had the same experience.

Isn't there a bloke in SEQ who imported a container load of 9.00 16 for CMPs? I'll get the contact if anyone needs.

Diana

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

Can people let me know if I am going to have the same trouble sourcing a supplier of 34 x 7 tyres for my Chevy MCP? The modern equivalent is 700 x 20

I suppose the next question is the possibility of converting from suicide rims to split rims - the type that are bolted together. I have heard that some tyre fitters are starting to refuse to work with suicide rims. Yes, I know they did earn their nickname too.

Some more details of the tyre taken from an old relic sitting on the truck then looked up on the internet:

700 x 20 (34 x 7) B.F.Goodrich
Brand B.F. GOODRICH
Construction CROSS-PLY - 8 PLY POLYESTER
Max. Load 1980 lbs @ 42 psi
Overall Diameter 889 mm
Section Width 175 mm
Tread Width 124 mm
Tube Type / Tubeless TUBE TYPE
Weight 13 kg

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Ganmain Tony]

I was hoping Jack Neville might have commented on this thread.

I got mine back in Nov 2012 and had to wait a bit until a run of them were made (by Wallace Wade).

We tried to get them direct but were told we had to get them off his specific dealer in Sydney (I cant remember their name - sorry).

I think they were about $420 to my door... not cheap - but compare that price to a 4WD tyre (a decent one)... I didnt think it was too bad.

Lynn, I dunno, I might swap em when the Wallabies beat the All Blacks next time... that means I'll be swapping them shortly..

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Lynn, I dunno, I might swap em when the Wallabies beat the All Blacks next time... that means I'll be swapping them shortly..

HaHa you will not have to swap the tyres for years yet Tony! The Wallabies beating the All Blacks LOL

[Lynn Eades]

First answer:....And if by a quirk of fate it happens, you'll only get to do it once.
Second answer: The tyres will be worn out by then.
Third answer: Tony, do you mean this set (of tyres) or the next set?
Where is the smiley for "rolling on the ground laughing"? (ROFL)

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Scott Hamilton

Universal tires have a distributor here in Australia - Antique Tyres

Scott, I've been dealing with Antique Tyres lately in relation to these 10.50 x 16 chevrons, and also 11.00 x 20 NDT. They're waiting on price info from the manufacturer STA. Indicative price for the 10.50 x 16 is around the $500 mark, depending on quantity. I'll keep you posted if you like and let you know before I order, in case you want to be included. Likewise anyone else who may be after these tyres.

Same applies to anyone interested in 11.00 x 20 NDT. They're likely to be considerably more expensive than NDCC because they're 14 ply instead of 12 ply, and because US demand is for NDCC. I've asked for price info on both and will decide from there. Personally I dislike NDCC on a blitz so I'll probably lash out on a set of NDTs, as it will be a once in a lifetime purchase for me. Either way they'll be hideously expensive.

http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-ndcc/


I've also spent a lot of time chasing MRF tyres, who list 11.00 x 20 NDMS in 14 ply and 16 ply. These are the only other brand produced to my knowledge. In years gone by they could be had through Ag Tyres, who brought in the occasional set on special order, at very reasonable price. These would have simply been added to a container load of tractor tyres and whatnot. Unfortunately Ag Tyres are no longer MRF distributors, and I've drawn a complete blank with the current MRF distributor Australian Tyre Traders. They tell me it "may" be possible to arrange a special order, but only for a whole container load. In other words...piss off, we're not interested in helping you. I've tried bypassing them through tyre dealers but without success. If anyone knows of a source for these tyres please let me know.