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Russ Jackson
United Kingdom
140 Posts |
 Posted - 02/04/2025 : 08:32:49
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ok chaps need some opinions on what Tyres would you buy putting price to one side there are 4 choices.....from what I can make out it seems the Blockley (Dunlop pattern Repro) tyres are the popular choice although I'm liking the Michelins just for the fact they're an original manufacturer and this tyre is an original pattern so looks period with the period naming........what are your thoughts.....cheers
(I may not be a clever man but I know someone who is) |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3299 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 10:00:42
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I used Brockley tyres on my old NB and was pleased with them, the only draw back was for the tyres to have a flat spot if left standing for some time. These caused a bit of vibration for a very short time.
I used the Excelsior 4.50 x 19 3 block pattern tyres on my old L2 Magna and was pleased with them. These tyres came from Longstone Tyres.
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Onno
Netherlands
1092 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 10:50:01
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+1 for Blockley
Both my race D and and 12/12 M are on them and I like the grip and wear I get from them.
Just putting the tyres at 45psi when I store the cars has resolved the flatspot issue for me.
I would make the argument that Michelin only make these tyres as a side job (0,0000000001% of their production optimistically) and are not as committed/specialised as the mored dedicated manufacturers
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6533 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 13:29:46
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Russ,
I’ve personally not experienced any flat spotting with the 4.00 x 19 Blockleys on my J2. I have the tyres ar 32 psi and, sadly, it often sits for months without being used.
As for which tyre to use, to my mind the Avons and the Michelins just look wrong. I think Barry Walker once commented that he reckoned the Blockley tyre was one of the most significant developments for our cars as they just look 'right'
Simon J
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sven
Sweden
454 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 13:44:08
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Russ
Thanks for your epic stories and good luck in the coming seasons!
Tyres 4.50 Blockleys on my L types, looks great. runs great and the winter flatness disappears within a few miles.
Kind regards
Sven
Sweden |
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Russ Jackson
United Kingdom
140 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 15:43:46
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hey thanks chaps I'm going to buy 6 tyres it would seem the Blockleys are the ones to go for I thought I'd throw it out there to though it's good to get opinions from those experienced in these things......I was wondering how the hell I was going to muster myself to part with £2k for 6 Michelins.....so I'm more than likely going to go with the 19 x 4.50 3 stud Blockley tyres......thanks chaps.......one more question where can I get a set of nice leather edge bound floor mats and a rear boot mat.......cheers
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1799 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 16:18:07
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I have Blockley 4 x 19 on the J and like them.
Have experience of 4" and 4.5" on the F. Very sluggish on 4.5 but a delight on 4".
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Edited by - PeterL on 02/04/2025 16:19:06 |
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Mikeenty
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 16:42:01
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I have met and chatted with Julian who owns Blockley. He races a pre war American v8 engined monster and he bought Blockley because they made tyres for his car that helped him become competive. No one else would make the size for him. So the owner is a racing enthusiast who knows what he wants of a tyre.
And it shows.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6533 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 17:30:00
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If I’m not mistaken, Julian Majzub didn’t buy the Blockley Tyre Co, he actually founded it. Their premises at Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh are not easy to find
Simon J
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Edited by - Simon Johnston on 02/04/2025 17:36:22 |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3299 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 19:02:45
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Simon is correct, Julian Majzub set up the company when he was unable to source suitable tyres for racing.
I was very happy when he produced the 18 inch tyres suitable for use on N types. They transformed the way the car handled.
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2672 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 19:30:46
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Russ, rather late in the day, yet another vote for Blockley. I have to say I have never noticed the flat spotting although I know about it.
One further comment; I agree with a lot of people who think that 4.50 section is over tyreing a J or P and they both look better and handle better on 4.00 section.
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DK6780
United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 21:34:53
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| Both the Blockleys and Longstone products are excellent but both suffer from flat-spotting, which as Onno notes can be avoided by significantly over pressuring the tyres when storing the car. Both makes are considerably wider than the marked size compared to original tyres and to my mind this spoils the look of them, particularly on the smaller cars. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6533 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2025 : 22:26:15
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As I said, I’ve not found any problem with flat spotting and I think the 4.00 Blockleys are a pretty close match to the originals.
Simon J
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Edited by - Simon Johnston on 02/04/2025 22:41:32 |
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RBob
New Zealand
17 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2025 : 07:06:38
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Just to add my 2 cents worth I have the 19x4.00 Blockleys on my J2 and they transformed the handling over the former Avon tires I had on.
Never have had an issue with flat spotting at all and it often sits for six months over winter without use. I use 32psi in them
Cheers
Rob
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MGmartyn
United Kingdom
91 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2025 : 07:30:13
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| Hi I have a set of 5 part worn blockley style (Classico) 4.00x19 tyres advertised on the spares for sale page with good treads. If of interest contact me at martynlister @googlemail.com |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6533 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2025 : 08:20:12
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quote:
Originally posted by RBob
Never have had an issue with flat spotting at all and it often sits for six months over winter without use. I use 32psi in them.
+1
Simon J
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