Wheel / tyre alternatives?

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Wheel / tyre alternatives?

Post by chrisw2811 »

I know it's been done before, but Ian (Pompey Ice) found evidence of a different approach!
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Apparently B&Q stock loads of tyres like these.....
1986 Excel SE, 1985 FJ1100, 2012 Passat TDI Estate, 2012 Golf TSi, 2010 Mini R56, 1985 Yamaha Salient 1964 Raleigh Runabout 1960 Motobecane 1979 Honda NC50 , '02 Montesa 315R

Well, if I was right all the time I'd get to be predictable!

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That's Looow profile :D

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Yes, I imagine you can really feel the road (or track) surface through a tyre like this. :shock:
1986 Excel SE, 1985 FJ1100, 2012 Passat TDI Estate, 2012 Golf TSi, 2010 Mini R56, 1985 Yamaha Salient 1964 Raleigh Runabout 1960 Motobecane 1979 Honda NC50 , '02 Montesa 315R

Well, if I was right all the time I'd get to be predictable!

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Post by AndyC »

A bit like the universal fan belts you can get, they fit any size.

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