Classic radials

[Oldmogman]

If anyone’s looking for a radial tyre with a classic ‘look’, try the Nangkang CX668, which has a tread pattern reminiscent of a crossply.

OK, they don’t look quite as crossply-like as my existing Firestone 500s, but they’re not bad and probably easier to find.

I got a 155/80 x 14 from Crowmarsh Tyres & Exhausts in Wallingford for about £38 plus VAT.

Small point, I know, but some radials have futuristic swirly tread patterns that just look plain naff on a classic car!

[chickenjohn]

sounds good, do they also do a 145 or 135 size tyre??? 155 is too big for a Minor rim.

[Oldmogman]

My Mog runs van rims so the 155 size is ideal.

Don't know about other sizes but I'm sure your dealer will tell you. Crowmarsh Tyres is on 01491 834088.

[charlie_morris_minor]

i run 155 on a standard moggy saloon rim just fine

[MColes]

Yep 155's are fine on a standard rim. I'm running the Nangkangs and someone commented the other day that I was brave still running the car on crossplys, I didn't correct the guy

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

I just got a set fitted to the blue minor yesterday and the steering feels great with them. I had camacs on the front and they were rubbish, also only on 2 years and they are cracking between the treads. Nangkangs fitted, disposal of old tryes and new valve necks by a tyre specailist just outside Belfast, 4 tyres for £150 which I was very pleased with

[MColes]

I got 5 for £112... but that's the advantage of having a brother with his own tyre fitting business

[fussyoldfart]

I got 5 for £112... but that's the advantage of having a brother with his own tyre fitting business

Could I persuade your brother to ship 5 to Canada? Not for £112 but fair retail price plus shipping. I agree the regular Nankang radials look strange for a Minor but if this is the tire in a 155 instead of 165 like at ESM they'd look great.[frame][/frame]
The smallest 14" tyre we can get in Canada is a 175 and that's 'way too big.

Darrell McDonald