NEW Track grip tyres, British WW2

[RMS]

Hi Everybody, Finally some good news! production is happening as i type. So hopefully some tyres will be with us soon. 

 

To save me sending a million messages 🙂

1, they should be in the UK in the next couple months

2, final price not known yet as we still have shipping, customs etc, as soon as e know i will update. Bulkk orders will be discounted

3, they are 16" so will be a tight fit on British Rims, i will fit one as soon as they arrive. 

Edited April 6, 2020 by RMS

[philipj]

Hello Barry,

Beautiful work... What are the dimensions of your new tire please? Height, width and sidewall? Thank you...

Edited April 5, 2020 by philipj

[mcspool]

Good news indeed, Barry!

I see they have speed rating F, which means 80 km/h or 50 mph, this is much more useful than many tyres which are implement rated.

Keep us posted when they are available for ordering.

 

[mcspool]

Cross posted to MLU Forum where many people with trucks fitting these tyres reside:

 

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?p=268264#post268264

 

[woa2]

Great News. Look forward to getting some.

[RMS]

HI all

Could i ask that anyone who is interested in tyres please email me armytyres@gmail.com

Let me know qty interested in, location, email and contact name

Just so i can keep a track on requests in one place. 

 

Thanks

[Slurr]

Hi Barry Ring,

Have you considered seeing about getting 7.00x18 Daimler Dingo Tyres made using your source?

There are MANY Dingo owners including myself who would buy a few sets each.

Cheers,

David Burr

[RMS]

HI Everybody

 

FINALLY!! the tyres are here in the UK! 

I have fitted over a dozen already and they look and feel great. they do fit onto British rims with plenty of tyre lube 🙂 

 

They are £300 each including a tube and flap. collection from Bristol or Portsmouth of we can ship at cost (UK pallet usually £90)

Either PM me on here or drop me an email armytyres@gmail.com

 

We also have

7.50-20 Bar Grip, 8 ply,  @ £135 each inc tube and flap

6.00-16 bar grip 8 ply @ £80 each inc tube and flap. 

 

 

[Kent Transport History]

10.50 x 16 please 🙂

[RMS]

For the Ferret owners out there, the tyres fit your wheels perfectly, same bead dimensions as RF. 

[rupert condick]

Hi

I am glad i found this, I am a 10'50 x 16 type, 

i would like to comment that I fitted Wallace Wade 10.50x16 (chevron) to cmp rims OK,

I get about 1000 miles per 1 mm, out of them, so they should last about 12,000 miles.trouble being the chevron tread for use on the road, I do not know what track grips would be like, I know bar treads are a bit rough,

i would be looking for sand tyres, or road type.

 

regs

Rupert

[mcspool]

Rupert, if you’re looking for 10.50-16 tyres, BKT make them in a road type pattern. Very useful speed and load rating, these are not low speed implement tyres. Haven’t found a distributor for them yet, tough 

https://www.bkt-tires.com/ww/en/d-405

Edited October 23, 2020 by mcspool

[rupert condick]

Hi mcspool,

cheers for the info, I did try e-mailing Whitedell eng ltd, but no reply,

I will not need any for a bit, as these purposed age limit to be placed on tyres here ( ten years) ,

It could be fun.

regs

Rupert

[rupert condick]

Hi

Barry has got back to me,

regs

Rupert

[REME 245]

I thought there was a proposed excemption for historic vehicles from the 10 year rule but I have not kept up to date on this regulation.

[MatchFuzee]

1 hour ago, REME 245 said:

I thought there was a proposed excemption for historic vehicles from the 10 year rule but I have not kept up to date on this regulation.

Consultation outcome Government response to the consultation to ban tyres aged 10 years or older

Updated 15 July 2020. 

We will grant an exemption to 2 vehicle groups. Firstly, to those vehicles that are currently exempt from tyre roadworthiness regulations (including agricultural tractors that travel at low speeds) to remain consistent with existing legislation. Secondly, to those historic vehicles that are currently exempt from roadworthiness testing, providing they are not used commercially. We recognise that historic vehicles are usually well-maintained, are used infrequently and do not travel at high speeds but it is important to balance the granting of any exemptions with the safety of all road users.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged-10-years-and-older/outcome/government-response-to-the-consultation-to-ban-tyres-aged-10-years-or-older

[Mk3iain]

25 minutes ago, MatchFuzee said:

Consultation outcome Government response to the consultation to ban tyres aged 10 years or older

Updated 15 July 2020. 

We will grant an exemption to 2 vehicle groups. Firstly, to those vehicles that are currently exempt from tyre roadworthiness regulations (including agricultural tractors that travel at low speeds) to remain consistent with existing legislation. Secondly, to those historic vehicles that are currently exempt from roadworthiness testing, providing they are not used commercially. We recognise that historic vehicles are usually well-maintained, are used infrequently and do not travel at high speeds but it is important to balance the granting of any exemptions with the safety of all road users.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged-10-years-and-older/outcome/government-response-to-the-consultation-to-ban-tyres-aged-10-years-or-older

Interesting !

I see that the exemption for historic vehicles applies to those exempt an MOT not to the vehicle tax class.

That would be pre 1960 not used commercially. Lets see how many later trucks are advertised as exempt...

[Adrian Barrell]

35 minutes ago, Mk3iain said:

That would be pre 1960 not used commercially. Lets see how many later trucks are advertised as exempt...

What, like all those GMCs registered as 1939 in the 1980s? 😉

[RMS]

Hi all, 

just a quick note to day that we are down to the last few sets of the new 900-16's if your thinking of getting some, don't leave it too late. The next batch will be a year or so down the line as we are making dingo tyres next, then 10.50-16. 

 

Barry