Blitz Tyres

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

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.

See new 9.00-16 tyres for WD split rim wheels: MRF (did) produce(d) a 9.00-16 tyre for "to fit flat base rim only" (6" wide rim) which fits the British WD split rim without any modification to tyre or rim. I have seen them on the market here; sadly many were snapped up by Dodge WC owners, leading to many balancing problems because they are a sloppy fit on the American rims.

HTH,
Hanno

[Tony Wheeler]

Thanks Hanno, I checked that thread you mentioned but it's one I've read before. In fact I think I've read every MLU thread on tyres ever written in my quest for MRF tyres! A lot of the info is out of date because things change in the tyre business, esp. distributors.

It occurred to me during this process that we could use a dedicated thread in Parts/Sources/Prices specifically for tyres, to save searching through the multitude of old threads on the subject, generally to no avail. It's something everybody needs and it would be good to have a single thread being constantly updated as people chase tyres, assuming of course they provide feedback as to success or otherwise. I'm sure a lot of us are chasing the same dead end leads and making the same phone calls needlessly. In other words...retreading the same path and reinventing the tyre (audible groan).

[mlombard]

Hi Tony

did you track down any MRF tyres in the end, or did you go with another brand. And if so either way who supplied you please, and roughly at what price. I need x5 10.50 x 16 for British/CMP style split rims. Thanks

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by mlombard

Hi Tony

did you track down any MRF tyres in the end, or did you go with another brand. And if so either way who supplied you please, and roughly at what price. I need x5 10.50 x 16 for British/CMP style split rims. Thanks

Matthew

AGTYRES in Dubbo NSW were the MRF importers .. I got my 9.00-13's from them for my C8

[motto]

It may be worth a call to Bruce Leslie of Leslie's Tyre Sales, Braybrook, Victoria.
Braybrook is a Melbourne suburb.
Bruce may not have what you want but will know where to look. He has helped me out on numerous occasions over the years.

David

[mlombard]

Rang a mob in Melbourne today who are MRF agents,, guy was helpful but not interested and admitted that they only bring in SOME MRF tyres, 'those that sell !'

[Mike K]

What is the latest news regarding the availability of 900-16 tyres ? I need a set for my CS8 Morris Commercial project