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mike97 Guest
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject: 404 / 20inch Tyres.
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Hi all,
I am looking at getting a set of tyres from my 404, mine are badly perished and lacking tread. I need a mud a pattern (obviously) Conti. mpt etc or poss even agri pattern on std. rims
Now I know good second hand mog tyres are like hens teeth, so I'm looking to buy new as I plan to keep the mog for some time. I've contacted a few local tyre companies, but they seem more intrested in selling normal size car tyres!
Can anyone reccomend any good/ helpfull suppliers?? preferably in the south (uk)
cheers Mike
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normalbloke Articulating
Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Odometer: 633
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:
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I know you're looking for new,but I have 1x 12.50r20 conti that is almost at it's wear limit, but useable as a spare.Free to a good home.
I also have 2x 14.50r20 BKT with about 10mm of tread left.Price=a drink.
All available in near Fareham.Where are you?
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shaggy Articulating
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Odometer: 560 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:
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After much looking around, we got Conti MPT80's - in 10.5, not 12.5 from Watts Industrial Tyres on Trafford Park manchester (but they are national)
We couldn't find a high speed ag tyre (although I think alliance might do one). You've got to be careful about ply, we got 10 ply (most 404 mil tyres are 7 or 8 ply), we had experience of 14 ply, and frankly you couldn't tell if they were inflated or not!
I found the 10 ply really hard to get, and ended up "speaking to germany" about it. They recommended watts who worked out very well, efficient, reasonable and happy to deal with joe public with a switch card.
jim
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TigerMog Winch Assistant
Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Odometer: 88 Location: Marchwood
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:13 am Post subject:
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I am looking at Interco Irok super Swampers for mine. 39.5x135x20. Devon 4x4 carries them or can order them for you
cheers,
Dan
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:13 am Post subject:
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shaggy wrote: | After much looking around, we got Conti MPT80's - in 10.5, not 12.5 from Watts Industrial Tyres on Trafford Park manchester (but they are national)
We couldn't find a high speed ag tyre (although I think alliance might do one). You've got to be careful about ply, we got 10 ply (most 404 mil tyres are 7 or 8 ply), we had experience of 14 ply, and frankly you couldn't tell if they were inflated or not!
I found the 10 ply really hard to get, and ended up "speaking to germany" about it. They recommended watts who worked out very well, efficient, reasonable and happy to deal with joe public with a switch card.
jim |
Have you got the K rated ones? as these will be ok up to 110 km/h.
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normalbloke Articulating
Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Odometer: 633
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:
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Hey Dan, how are you?
Are you back in the UK for a bit or posting from afar?
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mike97 Guest
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject:
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Thats given me a few ideas- cheers.
Normal Bloke, thanks for the offer, but I think 12.50's are too big for my 404 and will over gear it, in fact I too have a couple of Conti mpt 12.50/ 20 worn but free to a good home.
regards Mike
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RobotMan Just got MTs
Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Odometer: 251 Location: Bishop Auckland
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject:
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If we can get up to 4 12.50's on a freebie then I'm happy to be a 'good home'. I don't even have a spare 10.50 atm and the four that are on are a bit slick to the point where my Landy leaves it behind with ease around the farm:(
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normalbloke Articulating
Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Odometer: 633
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:
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RobotMan wrote: | If we can get up to 4 12.50's on a freebie then I'm happy to be a 'good home'. I don't even have a spare 10.50 atm and the four that are on are a bit slick to the point where my Landy leaves it behind with ease around the farm:( |
You're welcome to it but I suspect it's a logistical nightmare for you.
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RobotMan Just got MTs
Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Odometer: 251 Location: Bishop Auckland
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:
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normalbloke wrote: | RobotMan wrote: | If we can get up to 4 12.50's on a freebie then I'm happy to be a 'good home'. I don't even have a spare 10.50 atm and the four that are on are a bit slick to the point where my Landy leaves it behind with ease around the farm:( |
You're welcome to it but I suspect it's a logistical nightmare for you. |
You're probably right, bit of big parcel lol.
I can get JCB fronts from a guy in the trade but not sure if they would be any good off the farm. That said it's a long way from being ready to use for a trip down the shops anyway.
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shaggy Articulating
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Odometer: 560 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:
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Mr Tyre wrote: | Have you got the K rated ones? as these will be ok up to 110 km/h. |
I have a feeling they're 55mph ones (90 kph?), which I have no issue with. I'm not sure there was a K at the time we looked (or I would have bought them).
Maybe they're a "J"
jim
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excossack Mud Obsessed
Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Odometer: 2903 Location: Somewhere
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:
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parcels2go.com where good for me when i posted some tyres. Not as bigger tyre as yours tho. Maybe worth a dabble?
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normalbloke Articulating
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject:
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I have just bought 2 new 405/70/20 for spares.
My 14.5R20 BKT that are in my outhouse now need to go.Free to a good home in the Fareham area.
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TigerMog Winch Assistant
Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Odometer: 88 Location: Marchwood
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject:
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Still in Afghanistan mate, but still addicted to the forum when I get online and making big plans for tigger when I get back!
__________________________________ cheers,
Dan
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming "@#$%, what a ride!" |
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normalbloke Articulating
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject:
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TigerMog wrote: | Still in Afghanistan mate, but still addicted to the forum when I get online and making big plans for tigger when I get back! |
Big plans??Tell us more!
Drop me a line when you get back and we'll sort out a decent outing to the Plain or the like!The AWDC are doing 4 heavy events this year as well.
Stay safe fella!
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spacehopper Just got MTs
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:
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Hey Robot Man. I'm not far from you so if you ever hear of any 10.50x20s available near Bish let me know. I'm really after a couple of Conti MPT 80s.
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RobotMan Just got MTs
Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Odometer: 251 Location: Bishop Auckland
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject:
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spacehopper wrote: | Hey Robot Man. I'm not far from you so if you ever hear of any 10.50x20s available near Bish let me know. I'm really after a couple of Conti MPT 80s. |
I need some but can't afford any at the moment, the Mog is very much on hold behind other projects. Are you after them for a Mog or a 101?
I'm sure some of the above lads would pallet up their tyres up if you ask nicely.
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TigerMog Winch Assistant
Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Odometer: 88 Location: Marchwood
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:22 am Post subject: BIG PLANS
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Tom,
BIG plans....shorten the bed to make room for a tool rack, 3" lift, found a set of good year tyres, 12.00x20, skinny and 42" tall, ...will sort out the issues with the LPG conversion, already found my electrical problem that made it cut out at Bordon Commons, so will sort out the wiring probs there.........and possibly extend the cab into a 4 door model, bull bars, roll cage, 2nd winch.....so yes, lots of plans! Will be back in May and ready to play.
cheers,
Dan
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Dan
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:17 am Post subject:
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If it's the 12.00-20 Goodyears i'm thinking of before you go to far they will require different rims due to their bead design.Not unless you intend to gas the centres out and replace them with Mog centres.
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normalbloke Articulating
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: BIG PLANS
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TigerMog wrote: | Tom,
BIG plans....shorten the bed to make room for a tool rack, 3" lift, found a set of good year tyres, 12.00x20, skinny and 42" tall, ...will sort out the issues with the LPG conversion, already found my electrical problem that made it cut out at Bordon Commons, so will sort out the wiring probs there.........and possibly extend the cab into a 4 door model, bull bars, roll cage, 2nd winch.....so yes, lots of plans! Will be back in May and ready to play.
cheers,
Dan |
Those are indeed substantial plans!Makes my wee projects seem, errr,tiny.Glad you sorted your electrical issues,hope it wasnt' anything major.Bullbars are aslo one of my projects for the future!
Stay safe, see you in May.
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spacehopper Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject:
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RobotMan wrote: |
I need some but can't afford any at the moment, the Mog is very much on hold behind other projects. Are you after them for a Mog or a 101?
I'm sure some of the above lads would pallet up their tyres up if you ask nicely. |
They are for a 101. I put Mog 404 rims on about 5 years when 10.50s were easier to get than the standard 101 900s. Now its gone the other way round!!
Saw two Mogs in the area today - a 401 or 411 with snowblower in Westgate (belongs to ski club I think) and a 404 in Middleton. Never seen either before!
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RobotMan Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject:
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spacehopper wrote: | RobotMan wrote: |
I need some but can't afford any at the moment, the Mog is very much on hold behind other projects. Are you after them for a Mog or a 101?
I'm sure some of the above lads would pallet up their tyres up if you ask nicely. |
They are for a 101. I put Mog 404 rims on about 5 years when 10.50s were easier to get than the standard 101 900s. Now its gone the other way round!!
Saw two Mogs in the area today - a 401 or 411 with snowblower in Westgate (belongs to ski club I think) and a 404 in Middleton. Never seen either before! |
I have to take a run up to Westgate soon to do some 'recovery work' with my Landy and it's winch.
You wouldn't happen to have any spare Mog rims would you?
Only 101 I've seen up here was 'Earl' as it was known.
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mike97 Guest
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject:
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TigerMog wrote: | I am looking at Interco Irok super Swampers for mine. 39.5x135x20. Devon 4x4 carries them or can order them for you
cheers,
Dan |
Has anyone had any experience of these super swampers on a 404 mog?
How does the 39.5x135x20's (American sizes i guess) compare in size to the std 10.5x20's ??
regards Mike
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minimog Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject:
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well they are 39" tall by 13 1/2" wide and to fit 20" rims
as are they are suitible for the mog it all depends if your working it (if so they will not be load rated to what the mog will carry) also a lot of the "offroad tyres " are designed to be spun up to clear the mud off them and because the mog is low geared carnt spin them up quickly to flick the mud out but would work good on hard stuff and rocks
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mike97 Guest
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:
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For info, I've found a good supplier for tyres, http://unitytyre.com/
I got some Mitas MPT 04's for £134. ea. speed rated to 65kph and 10ply. I thought that was good value.
Regards Mike
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dxmedia Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:
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sorry to piggy back on this thread.
Does anyone have a 10.5x20 tyre in good condition? I've a spare rim in quite good nic (could do with a lick of paint) as a swap?? 404 stylee.
Thanks,
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normalbloke Articulating
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:
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Thats a reasonable price Mike,well done.I now search the bay for tyres everytime I go on it.I have got to the point now that I am preparded to hold stock of them as they are never available when you need them.I posted that I bought 2 new 405/70/20 earlier.In fact when I went to collect the guy offered me another 2,so have a brand new set of 4 for £450.Happy with that!
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dxmedia Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:
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Old thread being resurected....
I'm shortly going to be swapping tyres around which means I've got 2 reasonable condition (cracked to MOT faliure, but fine for agri use) 10.5r20 bar treads which are free to a home (good or bad )
There's plenty of tread on them, but for road tyres I'm upping to 12.00r20's and keeping some non speed rated tractor 10.5r20's for plugging.
No rims, tyres only. Either from the Peterborough or North Derbyshire area.
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tomcat404 Gate Opener
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:
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i know this might be alittle too obvious but try a call to ac price in ingleton and atkinson vos in bentham. both have piles of tyres and if anybody is after any spares a couple of quid would be worth it to both. I know AC price has loads of part worn tyres and atkinson vos have always been help full?
It also saves the re-cycling fee for the massive tyres?
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RobotMan Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:44 pm Post subject:
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My bargrips scare me. That's all I have to say
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