The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)

Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.

So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.

Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.

Bargain wheels & tyres!

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fibreglasshero
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Bargain wheels & tyres!

Post by fibreglasshero » Fri, 16 Apr 2010, 6:15 pm

Hi Guys & Girls,
You may have missed it, but I've posted in the 'Parts & Accessories Found' section, as to how we managed to purchase two silver enamelled steel wheels ( 3.50B x 10H2 ), plus new Marshall 145/80R10 four ply steel belted radial tyres for the total sum of £72-00 vat included. An absolute bargain, when you consider our local tyre depot quoted us in excess of £100-00.
If you dare to mention 10" tyres, it's a case of tooth sucking & head shaking, and mumbled conversations about 'specialist stuff, vintage vehicles only!
We decided on the retailer simply because it was local to us (Norfolk), and for your information it is: Freewheel UK Ltd, Cornish Way, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0AW http://www.freewheeluk.net , or 01692 500300. Give them a try for anything related to trailer spares, They are friendly, knowledgeable, and cheap, what more could you want!
Best wishes to all.
Rob (aka Fibreglass Hero)
So many repairs, so little time!

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Post by Ian » Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 1:10 pm

A good price.

Thinking laterally (quite legal, even for boring olde f**rts like me), 10" mini wheels were more than a bit popular on trailers. A surf of some of the trailer parts websites suggests that they are still rather popular and new 10" after-market steel wheels, with a 23mm offset, are readily available, with/without tyres for roughly the same price. Being produced for trailers there is no provision in the centre pressing for a hub-cap of course.

Ian

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Re: Bargain wheels & tyres!

Post by Admin » Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 1:59 pm

I'm still trying to find a manufacturer of wheel clamps that produces one small enough to fit a 10" wheel...
Matthew
portafold.co.uk
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Post by bigherb » Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 5:50 pm

Milenco make one to fit 8" and 10" wheels, availabe from Towsure

https://www.towsure.com/milenco-trailer-wheelclamp-8-10

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Post by SEDDON » Mon, 02 Aug 2010, 11:41 am

We got one of the very same this morning for £29.14, from Bermick Motor Accessories Ltd.

I have no idea how to post a link, but here are some details:

http://www.bermick.co.uk
E-mail: sales@bermick.co.uk
307-309 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5QH
Trailer centre: 01162665777

They are very helpful people

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Post by Admin » Mon, 02 Aug 2010, 12:21 pm

bigherb wrote:Milenco make one to fit 8" and 10" wheels, availabe from Towsure
Doh! I've only been looking on eBay, didn't think to check Towsure. :roll:
Matthew
portafold.co.uk
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Re: Bargain wheels & tyres!

Post by Admin » Mon, 27 Jun 2011, 11:32 am

My local tyre guys have 145x10" 8 ply trailer tyres in stock at £45.72 each (fitted).

Telephone: 01202 475206

http://www.christchurchtyre.co.uk/
Matthew
portafold.co.uk
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