random tyre question

[wibble cb]

So I had a bit of a petrol leak on the frogeye, all sorted now, but the net result was that one of my tyres was sat in a puddle of petrol for a week and as a consequence the tread blocks have deformed. This means the tyre is no longer running true, its effectively got a flat spot. No biggie you might think, just buy another tyre, therein lies the problem, I cannot seem to source a tyre in the correct size ( 145/80/R13 ) - seems most of Canada and America don't run on such small tyres.

Does anyone know if such a sized tyre is available to buy in Toronto?

[j44esd]

Hello!

A 145/80R13 may also be referred to as a 145R13 if that helps? - don't know about a dealer in Toronto but I know Michelin make batches of old tyres (To original spec) so maybe try a supplier of them/Michelin direct? (Other tyre manufacturers may also do this but I don't know who)

In the UK they are sold through Longstone Tyres (And somewhere else I can't remember, so they may be worth a google for more assistance?)

Happy Hunting!

Edited by j44esd on Tuesday 30th March 23:06

[liquidken]

There's a company in the UK called Vintage Tyres. They may well be able to ship to the US.

[wibble cb]

Doesn't matter how I refer to them, the smallest size here is 155/80/R13, these will fit, but I only need one, not 2 or 5 .

They are freely available in the UK.....just not here, am thinking of shipping one (the other half works@ fedex).

Edited by wibble cb on Wednesday 31st March 00:47

[HellDiver]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s3...

I'm quite sure they'll ship internationally.

[LuS1fer]

Send your Frogeye to me. I'll fit a tyre and keep it safe for you.

[wibble cb]

resolved......turns out the one tyre that is now not usable was the wrong size anyway. I had a 145/80r13 on one side and a 155/80r13 on the other, so I can get a replacement at the local tyre depot ( a dunlop for 60 bucks)

thanks for the help anyway

PS - I'll keep the frog here.... summer arrives this weekend

[LuS1fer]

wibble cb said:

resolved......turns out the one tyre that is now not usable was the wrong size anyway. I had a 145/80r13 on one side and a 155/80r13 on the other, so I can get a replacement at the local tyre depot ( a dunlop for 60 bucks)

thanks for the help anyway

PS - I'll keep the frog here.... summer arrives this weekend

I would guess the original tyres were 5.20x13 crossplies like my Austin A40. the equivalent would be a 135/145 though I'm sure a 155 will be perfectly suitable, possibly delaying the onset of drifting to as much as 20mph.