Casar66 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi there, same car, new problem. I need new tires. For my centre lock wheels in minilite style. The problem is that none of my tyre dealers around hat the right cone for the TR. Well, some have but they call a lot of money for selling and balancing. So I am wondering to get my own cone and go to any garage for mounting and balancing the tires. Some years ago there was a source you could get the right cone for around 70 or 80 Euro. Today the ask for 180. Who could help with a cheaper source? many thanks Cas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 For a Jaguar XK I once had I have drawn my own cones, and the workshop (a colleague) made them for me. Nothing special, really, and good repetitive results. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I have a set of these cones for my wire wheels, I'm using the 42mm for my TR5 and MGB. Hope that helps? http://smoothridecones.co.uk/whatcar.html John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casar66 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 yes, it helps, thank you. Maybe I get them somewhere on this side of the channel. Any idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi Cas, have you spoken to any TR clubs/groups in mainland EU Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Casar, Why not put your location in your user profile, it would help a lot knowing where you will be sourcing parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Available on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253826694876?hash=item3b193ffedc:g:DYQAAOSwz9hgsgIb If you can't borrow the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) I just spoke to Smoothride cones, he does send to EU tracked, he doesn't charge VAT, so you will have to pay in your country, + perhaps some other charges, give him a call! John PS. they dont supply any of the car parts people in EU Edited November 3, 2022 by John L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casar66 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Thank you again, John. I will get in contact with them. The 75 GBP are with VAT right? Roger, me and clubs and groups is the same as with Groucho Marx... “I wouldn't want to belong to a club that would have me as a member” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I use a spline adaptor with an old spinner bored out to suit my local garage balancing machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casar66 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Do you have a picture? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 The price on the website does not include VAT, as he doesn't do enough to register for VAT. Thanks for adding the detail, I'll know next time not to add UK addresses, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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