Vintage Tyres Blog
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Timelord's car in for a tyre
The fabulously futuristic Whomobile was Jon Pertwee’s transport in two episodes of Doctor Who in the early 1970s. It was commissioned by Pertwee and built by custom car builder Peter Farries. It’s starring in an exhibition to mark 60 years of Doctor Who at the museum... -
Why the MoT still matters for classic cars and bikes
The stand out quote from the meeting with the Department for Transport about the MoT consultation was this from the man from the DfT: ‘…the MoT, yes, that’s where you get your lights and things checked, isn’t it?’ This astonishing revelation came from the lips of the bloke running the show. He didn’t have a clue about the thing which ... -
Vintage Tyres get Victoria to the church on time
Evan Hopkins got a shock when he checked the tyres on his 1967 Mini Cooper S at the start of the week. The 90bhp from the 1293cc engine, linked to Evan's heavy right foot, meant they were no longer fit for purpose. However, that purpose was getting his bride-to-be Victoria to church on Friday... -
A tale of two batteries
Removing the BMW’s battery has always been a pain. There is about 6mm of wiggle room to get the thing out without creating a few exciting sparks just below the petrol tank. Never a dull procedure that’s for sure. ... -
On the road for summer. Which summer? Part four
Summer 2023 has come and gone, but my project Austin A30 still slumbers in the corner of a barn. But although I haven’t yet sorted out the little car’s severe body rot, the project has quietly crept forwards. ... -
Classic & Sports Car’s Martin Port fits Avon Traction Mileage.
I have always defined the love for a particular classic by whether or not it has the ‘glance-back’ feature. Those in the know will now be nodding in agreement with a wry smile on their faces, but if you don’t, then let me explain... -
Get a free tyre safety check at Beaulieu
Vintage Tyres are now offering free tyre safety checks at our Beaulieu branch. We’ll look at tyre depth, condition and age and email you a full report... -
How to Read Markings on Classic Car Tyres
Still not sure what those markings on your tyres mean? We explain what the numbers refer to, with examples for cross ply and radial tyres... -
All-electric Enfield Bullet now rides on Ensigns.
Fred Spaven’s all-electric Charging Bullet looks amazing fitted with a brand new pair of Ensign Universal tyres supplied courtesy of project sponsor Vintage Tyres of Beaulieu. The vintage tread pattern really suits the ’60’s vibe of the Bullet. Fred’s also fitted the centre stand, a very slightly modified standard Enfield ...
