Wanted: Ferret tires

[Peter Duggan]

Folks, I am looking for a set of Ferret tires, 9:00 x 16s, for my Lynx. Any suggestions or leads would be welcome. Thanks, Peter

[Tony Smith]

Not too far from the US/Can border:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-MILITARY-T...lZF3Wu&vxp=mtr

As US spec 16's these will be a direct fit to the Ferret rims.

[Peter Duggan]

Tony,
Thanks for the "heads up". I'd still prefer to find a set of Ferret tires, if I can. I much prefer the tread pattern, which somewhat resembles the original pattern found on my original Lynx tires. Peter

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Peter, what's the condition of the chevrons you have now? I wonder if there might be a trade in the offing for your decent WW2 tires in place of ferret s pattern ones from some organization that wants originals and doesn't plan on running them. The other option (if your chevrons are OK) is to find a second set of rims and put on those American bar treads for distance, reserving the chevrons for show.

[Peter Duggan]

Bruce,

My tires are original and reflect 76 year old tires that have spent their lives outside. Heavily checked and weathered. Three are Firestone's, date coded 1941 and one is a Goodyear dated 1945. For sure one does not hold air, just doesn't look like it.
Being Run Flats they have been suitable for driveway runs while I work out the bugs but are definitely not roadworthy.
I am slowly realizing that I may have to settle for NOS bar-grips, but I figured that I would beat the bush for Ferret tires one last time.
Thanks, Peter

Another issue is that I cannot guarantee what condition they will be in after being removed from the wheels.

[Lynn Eades]

Peter, I assume by "Ferret tyres" you mean Dunlop Trackgrip?

[Peter Duggan]

Lynn,

Yes, the tread pattern on the Trackgrips mimics to a degree the chevron pattern on my current tires, more so than the bar grips. I don't know if Dunlop was the sole manufacturer of these tires.
Thanks, Peter

[rob love]

Personally, I am still hoping that Ryan can come through on these tires: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26339

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

Yes, the tread pattern on the Trackgrips mimics to a degree the chevron pattern on my current tires, more so than the bar grips. I don't know if Dunlop was the sole manufacturer of these tires.

There was a thread here some time ago about new made 9.00 x 16 Dunlop S pattern tires in some place like Malaysia(?). I recall someone attempting to get a sample batch, and also that they may not be certified for use in Canada (despite them being 10 ply run flats). If true, these tires would be the best choice out there for everything from Ferrets to 15 cwts and an alternate to American bar treads that just don't look right on anything Commonwealth.

The other tires out there are those 10.50 x 16's with a beautiful chevron tread but may be a little too tall for your Lynx.

[Peter Duggan]

Rob/Bruce,

My first choice would also be new reproductions of 9:00 by 16s, with a chevron tread.
Peter

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

There was a thread here some time ago about new made 9.00 x 16 Dunlop S pattern tires in some place like Malaysia(?). I recall someone attempting to get a sample batch, and also that they may not be certified for use in Canada (despite them being 10 ply run flats). If true, these tires would be the best choice out there for everything from Ferrets to 15 cwts and an alternate to American bar treads that just don't look right on anything Commonwealth.

Made in China (almost: of course) - see the link in Rob's posting above (and quoted below).

Who is going to tip off a HMV parts & tyre dealer on the availability of these tyres? I am sure this is best done by someone with the resources to invest in shipping over a couple of hundred tyres.

Originally Posted by rob love

Personally, I am still hoping that Ryan can come through on these tires: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26339

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

There was a thread here some time ago about new made 9.00 x 16 Dunlop S pattern tires in some place like Malaysia(?). I recall someone attempting to get a sample batch, and also that they may not be certified for use in Canada (despite them being 10 ply run flats). If true, these tires would be the best choice out there for everything from Ferrets to 15 cwts and an alternate to American bar treads that just don't look right on anything Commonwealth.

Bruce,

I agree, Dunlop Trak Grip or any of the other Commonwealth patterns of course look best.

But currently US-pattern NDMS "bar treads" are the only WW2 pattern 9.00-16 tyres available on the market - at least in my part of the world.....

Hanno