tim hunt Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) A heads up people. I notice that Demon Tweeks has a current offer on Vredestein T-TRAC 2 in 165/80 R15 for £43.15 each including VAT. Sounds like a steal to me. Tim Edited October 3, 2020 by tim hunt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 If they actually have stock. I had an order with them for a few weeks before they admitted they didn't have any, so best to call them before ordering. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I got a set from Demon Tweaks for around that price - the order was delayed a little due to stock supply, but only by about 10 days in the end and they kept me updated. I was out when they tried to deliver - the Post Office were rather relieved when I collected them, they were complaining that I was taking up a Large chunk of their storage space ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 If Demon Tweeks are still selling the T-Trac2's at £43.15 it is a steal as Tim says, this is what I paid when I ordered a set from them last December. I don't recall there being any problems with supply/delivery from Demon Tweeks, maybe because I was buying summer tyres in the winter. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 The price/value is relative Camskill do them for £39.40 TYRES Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Very tempted on these. The TR2 is currently shod with 10/11 year old Vredestein Sprint Classics with inner tubes. They have flat spotted and so need changing for this and the reason of age. Having looked at numerous tyre threads I remain confused though about a couple of issues. Can the early TR wheels run tubeless? If not, is it OK to run tubes in these T-Trac's? Thanks Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rod1883 said: Can the early TR wheels run tubeless? If not, is it OK to run tubes in these T-Trac's? Thanks Rod This was discussed just recently and the outcome was that you can put tubes in tubeless tyres. Very few tyres are dedicated for tubes. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks Roger There seemed to be a view on the threads I found that the ridges on the inside of tubeless tyres might cause an issue with tubes, but hopefully for the sort of driving and mileage that I do this shouldn't be a huge issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 A couple of months ago I fitted a set of ttracs to a friends TR3 fitted with standard (4") rims. Original tyres were tubed, but we fitted these tubeless. To date they have lost no pressure since fitting, & Mike is very pleased with them. I also have tubless tyres fitted to my steel TR6 wheels. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks Bob If I go ahead with these TTracs I may well pm you for a further chat and advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I’ve run T-tracks with tubes in with no issues. Got mine last spring from Vintage tyres at Beaulieu (also have a shop at Bicester). And they balance them properly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have some damage to a back tyre , thanks to a local pot hole , which was only on the inside and the cut is about 15" long. It is very tempting to go for a replacement T Trac as above. My Vredenstein are 155 SR15 82s so the Ttrac are almost the right specification. Will it make any difference to run the car with 3 x 155 and 1x 165 Camskill want £107.50 for a direct replacement. I have searched Camskill and they do not have a 155. Thanks Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 It would be illegal Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hi Richard, well totally illegal I'm afraid, you cannot mix sizes on an axle. You could put two 165's on the back, (They have to go on the back) and have a spare 155 in the future for the front. In answer to the above the original 4inch TR Wheel, is only suitable for tubed tyres, and running without a tube is illegal as well. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks John (for the tube part of your answer). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 So it looks like two new ones at the back. Thanks Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Sadley have tried to get a set of 5 Vredestein 165/80 15 from any supplier and it seems that there is no stock anywhere and won't be until Vredestein go back to manufacturing Summer tyres next February time . Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi Rich, have you tried Camskill as per my link - they still show they have stock with next day delivery Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Yes Roger, I placed an order with them just to find out they don't keep stock, but order in from Vredestein as required. Unfortunately they do not have stock as the production has now turned to winter tyres only. Hopefully will restart summer tyres in Feb/March. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 PS, same story at Deeman Tweeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks Rich, that's annoying. I was going to get a set in readiness for next year. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 I need a replacement Vredestein and they ,in order to match the 3 on the car, the ones that I can find are all nearly £100 ,but my grandson had a good idea. Use the spare wheel until the spring when the company will start making my tyres again. Camskill have to buy from a dealer and will do a much better deal when they can buy direct from the maker. It is cold, the car is off the road while I struggle with the petrol tank, and there is Covid getting worse. I am now looking forward to spring. Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Try Tyremen, very professional bunch and normally have a Vreds in stock, sometimes at very good prices. https://www.tyremen.co.uk/ Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Clarke Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Fully Fitted £54.76 at blackcircles.com https://www.blackcircles.com/.../t-t.../165/80/R15/T/87/m... https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblackcircles.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3lTwxWgkTBmnwX0c9DvWHid3gez96V5OboHnkbr-pR5IU8bV_NG6YvHyY&h=AT03-Jwz6uG92GfBl6r03xvjOsF8yRiLm0_oH3ZwaZkHCi8IB_eWulfNvgCBKVHp0mLbhnec5L5yhIVeMcqfjXkh-fy0GiYyaWWSiFg-B19hrhlMEPtlyHAlmJ702TtdV9NxQArUoRL9lGa8CARZ7L7v3kp61bwD&__tn__=R]-R&c[0]=AT394JXPP_xZuu6az2P6pisq21Em1Se1pSZftyZrdP9fzZs8Jkjbg5RepI9bOL4CXyDlBCs5uWDGhCuu10pR37GwVD4Kn7PV1FrLQI7UHSXALIaC09Hut6yMEyTLGs9NigWiFix4OBoC5qjy1iR-dvRAInjD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkingston Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 I am keeping an original 4a steel wheel as the spare given that 6J x 15 KN Minator alloys don't fit under the petrol tank. I purchased a matching Vredestein T-Trac-2 165/80/15 for the steel wheel, however the valve stem hole in the wheel is too big for the stock of tubeless valves held by the fitter. I have read elsewhere that you can get a plastic ferrule for the hole to adapt for the tyre valve, does this work with a tubeless tyre and if not what is the solution? Many thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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