Struggling to find tyres

[mat777]

I have just bought a trailer with Austin Mini 10 inch wheels on it with 145 R10 tyres (presumably no middle number means they are technically 145/100 r10?)
Anyway, having dragged it the 16 miles home we stood it up on end and I was a little bit horrified to see that the inside tyre shoulders are completely split from the tread all the way round

Soooooo it looks like some new tyres are in order. However, after a brief googling session I can only seem to find nice branded tyres for about £50 and upwards, in that size. As they are destined to trundle along on a small unbraked trailer I only want to spend the bare minimum on a pair of oriental ditchfinders - so can anyone tell me where to find el cheapo tyres in that size (or an equivalent such as 165/70)?

thanks,
matt

[New POD]

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=pb&p...

[Mikey G]

They'll be 145/80x10, there are suppliers out there but maybe ebay is your friend for a cheap as chips set.

[mat777]

thanks guys but the ones in the link are still about double what I am looking to spend.

How come a tyre garage that is a synonym for "fast installation" can offer tyres from 20 quid in normal hatchback sizes, but these smaller ones are more expensive?

[simoid]

mat777 said:

How come a tyre garage that is a synonym for "fast installation" can offer tyres from 20 quid in normal hatchback sizes, but these smaller ones are more expensive?

Supply and demand, economies of scale, etc

[CoolHands]

look on towsure website. YOu can normally buy the entire wheel and tyre together quite cheap.

[CoolHands]

actually here's the tyre. 35 quid

http://www.towsure.com/product/145x10_4ply_tyre

here's one with a new wheel. 50 quid
http://www.towsure.com/product/145x10_Trailer_Whee...

or ebay tyre 36 quid delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-145-X-10-CLASSIC-MIN...

Edited by CoolHands on Wednesday 4th April 17:51

[Eighteeteewhy]

simoid said:

mat777 said:

How come a tyre garage that is a synonym for "fast installation" can offer tyres from 20 quid in normal hatchback sizes, but these smaller ones are more expensive?

Supply and demand /quote]

This I'm afraid.

[abbotsmike]

And assuming steel wheels, You should probably be able to fit them yourself with a bit of patience!

[Andyjc86]

One of my wholesalers claim to supply everything from wheelbarrow tyres to tractor tyres, I give them a call in the morning and test the theory.

[mat777]

Thanks Coolhands, thts the cheapest I've seen yet.

Andy - whats the name of this wholesaler please?

[Andyjc86]

Just spoke to them, they do sell them, but cost £45 supply to us that said- they have 9 in stock lol

[matt998cc]

camskill might have some for about £30 last time i checked, give it a look, they are probably the cheapest.

[mat777]

thanks anyway Andy.

matt - i had a look at camskill earlier and they are sold out of 145 and 165 - they only have 195 which is far too wide

[James_N]

camskill have 145/80/10 in stock: http://camskill.co.uk/m71b0s346p2290/FALKEN_TYRES_...

Blackcircles have them in stock for £1.57 more too.

Edited by James_N on Thursday 5th April 23:32