55 replies to this topic

[Cooperman]

Wow, they are good and the price is ok as well.
I think a set of those in 165/70 will be going on my S sometime soon. My Yokos can then go on my 1990 Cooper which will be having 10" wheels.

[InnoCooperExport]

They look great and looks like they will cost a whole lot less than similar classic Dunlop R7s. I might have to get a set for my Export when it´s finally roadworthy. 

[mab01uk]

The 145 version is now in stock, some good early reviews on Mk1 forum:-

http://mk1-forum.net...15108&start=110

[mab01uk]

BLOCKLEY TYRES WIN RAC RALLY OF THE TESTS

http://mk1-forum.net...php?f=5&t=26925

[Cooperman]

When will the 165/70 x 10 be available I wonder.

[Tupers]

It’s on their website now.

[InnoCooperExport]

Seriously considering a set of these for my 1300 Cooper Export when the time comes. Anyone using them on here? The few reports on the Mk1 forum seem positive. 

[Ricewind]

I hope to get the Berkeley T60 (Mini engine etc) on the road this year and the Blockley 145/10's on my Cosmic alloys are looking the favourite choice at the moment. One reviewer noted that the 145's had a slightly stiffer side wall which would work for me, but I haven't ruled out the 165's just yet but I am thinking that they would be more susceptible to aquaplaning in the wet and have a higher air resistance. 

[minicooperr]

Definitely interested

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Would the Blockley's be in keeping (look period correct) on a mk3 cooper S or are they more Mk1 & 2 territory?

[InnoCooperExport]

I would think so. My Inno was shod with Dunlop Sports back in the day and they are a similar pattern. I will also most likely fit a set of Blockleys on it when the resto is done. Just trying to decide between 145 and 165. I plan to use 4.5J rims, does anyone know which would be better? I plan to run without arch extensions so I can't really have too much tyre poking out. 

[cal844]

165 would be better, slightly wider so should give more grip

[Shooter63]

Personally I would go for 145s on a 4.5" rim, I think they look better balanced plus should make the car handle better, the old race car adage of the tyre tread shouldn't be wider than the rim size still holds true as it stops the tyre moving on the rim by bracing the tread due to the slight stretch.

Shooter

[KTS]

as far as i'm aware the main difference (other than contact area) is that a 145 on a 4.5J rim should provide a slightly firmer feel as the tyre will roll (laterally) less on the rim than a 165 when cornering.   

[Cooperman]

For optimum roadholding a 165 section tyre is arguably best, but for the pure handling and retro feel a 145 is great. A 145 makes a Mini feel the way the original classic Mini used to feel and handle.
With a 145 the steering geometry is 'as designed' and the tyre contract pressure onto the road is just right.
Remember, originally the Mini came with a 5.20 x 10 crossply. Fortunately radials soon replaced the crossplies, but my first 850 came with Dunlop C41 crossplies.