Mashby Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Hi, I have to replace my tyres on my Herald 13/60. They are 145/80 R13 and they have tubes which will also need replacing. Any suggestions for companies that supply and fit (preferably on the drive)? I’ve seen that longstone supply but I would still need them fitting. Also as a matter of interest, how can you tell if your wheels need tubes? My first Herald, many years ago I’m sure had none and it was an older model than the one I have now Many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Steel rims of that era don't normally require tubes. I've fitted Falken tyres ordered via Blacklines website. You pick the tyre and fitter then they supply the tyres to the fitter. Very slick, easy and I found good price. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Another vote for Blacklines. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashby Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) Thanks Iain and Dick, is that Blackcircles or are Blacklines a different company? Also re the tubes, I didn’t think they needed them, but they were fitted so I’m unsure. Is there any definite way of telling? Edited June 16, 2023 by Mashby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Tried to find invoice but wife must have 'filed' it. It may be blackcircles. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Quite clearly the heat is having an effect; Blackcircles it is. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashby Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Thanks both. That’s really helpful 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 You might want to read this about fitting tubeless tyres with tubes https://www.bigtyres.co.uk/blog/fitting-tubes-in-tubeless-tyres.html All tyres are date marked, when I bought a set for my Vitesse the other year I made sure they where under a year old, uncommon sizes can hang around in stock. Perhaps tubes where fitted because corroded rims didn't let the tyre seal. Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 20 hours ago, Mashby said: Also as a matter of interest, how can you tell if your wheels need tubes? My first Herald, many years ago I’m sure had none and it was an older model than the one I have now Tubeless tyres have a different bead profile compared to tubed. It’s designed to not unseat at low inflation pressures / leaking. A matching tubeless wheel, once known as a safety rim, also has a modified profile around the bead area. It’s quite visible as a 2-3mm lip for approx 20mm away from the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Blackline is Chinese ATB Diff.I have one. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve P said: Blackline is Chinese ATB Diff In the Vitesse I can do blacklines I'm not sure about blackcircles. I've never tried and not really sure I want to! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashby Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Thanks 1969mk3, so to be sure absolutely, I’m going to have to take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 I use 155/80 R13s on my 13/60, my Tyre Fitter has to order them in but at present no difficulty getting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 17/06/2023 at 06:36, Dick Twitchen said: Quite clearly the heat is having an effect; Blackcircles it is. Dick Worth checking out/price comparing with mytyres.co.uk. I've used them happily in the past and generally found them to be cheaper than Blackcircles for the same tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Just back from the local fitter; ordered one single Uniroyal 155/80 R13 and he reckons about £50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I could be wrong, but I thought Blackcircles Priced to have the tyres Fitted/Ballanced?. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, PeteH said: I thought Blackcircles Priced to have the tyres Fitted/Ballanced?. Yes they do. You just pick the nearest fitters when ordering the tyre(s). You can also include balancing etc on the order. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I’ve also recently been looking at Blackcircles, do forum members have recent positive experiences to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Yes me. I used Blackcircles last for four new tyres on the GT6. Price was more than competitive, choice of about four or five local fitters and all went quickly and well. No complaints and will use again. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Same here, the tyre fitter said they couldn't match the price. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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