kleinmond
New Niva Petrol Head
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Registered: Sept 14, 2010 13:54:33 GMT 2
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Post by kleinmond on Sept 14, 2010 14:29:22 GMT 2
I am desperately looking for 2 tyres size, 175 / 80 / 16.
Any advice from anybody.
Regards Kleinmond
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Post by Charles on Sept 14, 2010 16:08:18 GMT 2
Hi Kleimond.
Have you ever considered fitting 15" rims with 205 / 75 / 15.
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Post by ronnie on Sept 14, 2010 16:16:10 GMT 2
Hi Kleimond
Welcome to the Forum. I run 15" rims as there is a bigger choice of tyres. I don`t think the original tyre size is available. Marius was working on this problem and I am sure he will answer you later.
Regards
Ronnie
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 14, 2010 16:16:20 GMT 2
Hi Kleinmond
I'm sorry to say but there is no such tyre availible in South Africa. You may need to go up to 205/80 16" tyres.
Ari
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Post by marius on Sept 14, 2010 18:08:03 GMT 2
Hi Kleinmond
As Ronnie mentioned - we are looking at importing 175/80 AT type tyres for the 16" rims. Currently no such a tyre is available in the SA market and hopefully we can do something about it in the near future but it is a bit of a battle.
Michellin makes a tyre that is fairly close - but it is very expensive and not really a multi purpose tyre.
I know that Juran (a member) has got some standard tyres he want's to sell but I am not sure if they are in good condition. Feel free to PM him in this regard.
Regards Marius
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Post by Charles on Sept 14, 2010 21:24:52 GMT 2
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Post by marius on Sept 15, 2010 9:04:24 GMT 2
Hi Charles & Kleinmond
The Khumo tyre is a commercial "bakkie" tyre and are quite tough and should be able to handle tough terain. I just think that these type of tyres are too expensive for what they are.
Regards Marius
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Post by Charles on Sept 15, 2010 10:03:34 GMT 2
Hi Marius
I agree with you. When I get a lada I will change to 15" and run 215/70/15. !6" Tyres are just still too uncommon.
Charles
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