ACB10's

Tiptop · 26 Apr 2004, 09:52 (Ref:951986)

I'm after 2 front tyres (ACB10's) for a formula ford 1600.
I've just been in contact with BMTR who are not at my next race and can't fit tyres on the weekends.

Can anyone let me know of any for sale or any other suppliers who can fit during the weekend ?

Cheers

MikeM · 26 Apr 2004, 09:56 (Ref:951988)

I've had this with BMTR before. I just get them to send to me by next day delivery and get fitted locally. Might be the easiest way?

Tiptop · 26 Apr 2004, 09:59 (Ref:951992)

Ok thanks MikeM.... funny why they didn't offer me this though ?

MikeM · 26 Apr 2004, 10:09 (Ref:952001)

Not sure as I don't know them that well. I get the impression that there's one guy that runs "the office" and if you don't get him then the others only answer what you ask?
(Another thought - BMTR understand where balance weights can be fitted re wheel/brake caliper. If they are in the wrong place the caliper will tear the weights off. I guess the esiest way is to check where they are now and get them fitted in the same area. On my RF86 that's the centre of the wheel not the rim edge.)

mattsdad · 26 Apr 2004, 10:26 (Ref:952022)

Tiptop why don't you go direct to Avon, they are only in Melksham which is not a million miles from where you are...Also, only front tyres?? What about the rear's?? Could make for some interesting handling characteristics if you have badly mis-matched tyres.

Tiptop · 26 Apr 2004, 10:31 (Ref:952030)

It might improve my driving ?

I have a puncture on the front right (slowish) which is why I was going to replace them both. Can these punctures be fixed (i see nothing stuck in the tyre?)

Who can fix them also a local garage or are they something for a specialist to do ?

mattsdad · 26 Apr 2004, 10:33 (Ref:952032)

Would you feel safe going at 130mph over Avon Rise knowing that you have a punctured repaired front tyre..........? Hopefully your response would be Hell No!!

Tiptop · 26 Apr 2004, 10:36 (Ref:952036)

exactly !

anyone know of a used but fairly good set of tyres for sale

MikeM · 26 Apr 2004, 10:58 (Ref:952056)

Hi again, if it's only a slow puncture could it just be the valve? A little bit of washing up liquid and water on a finger pressed on the valve might show a leak. Worth a quick check.

(You can plug the tyres but - I wouldn't!)

jminsh · 26 Apr 2004, 12:50 (Ref:952187)

I've had it where the air leaks from round the rim.Easiest way to find it is put the whole thing inflated into a bath of water and see where the bubbles come from.

JustinDawkins · 26 Apr 2004, 16:00 (Ref:952419)

I believe there is some good, but used ACB10s on ebay at the mo. Would be a good stop gap to get you on track. type in formula ford, and they should come up.

JohnMiller · 26 Apr 2004, 16:19 (Ref:952439)

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Originally posted by jminsh
I've had it where the air leaks from round the rim.Easiest way to find it is put the whole thing inflated into a bath of water and see where the bubbles come from.

Sounds like a good way to **** Mrs Tiptop right off!

diz · 26 Apr 2004, 17:35 (Ref:952533)

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeM
Hi again, if it's only a slow puncture could it just be the valve? A little bit of washing up liquid and water on a finger pressed on the valve might show a leak. Worth a quick check.

Ah, you had a push bike as a child as well.

Seriously, if you get them fitted by your local "can't get better than a" outfit, or the village garage, tell them this.

"Be very careful with the beading" When they first appeared, loads of drivers got them fitted, blew them up, loaded the trailer and arrived at the circuit with four flats.

mattray · 27 Apr 2004, 11:48 (Ref:953406)

TipTop you have been Private messaged by me!

big andy · 28 Apr 2004, 19:33 (Ref:954935)

tiptop
every one of my 12 wheels and tyres as a slow puncture about ten days to go down theres nothing up with the tyres most are new .ive put it down to porus alloy wheels and some of these are new?????????

jminsh · 30 Apr 2004, 15:09 (Ref:957025)

Quote:

Originally posted by JustinDawkins
I believe there is some good, but used ACB10s on ebay at the mo. Would be a good stop gap to get you on track. type in formula ford, and they should come up.

Good try Justin i notice no one bid on youre cast offs !!!

J.

JustinDawkins · 1 May 2004, 18:58 (Ref:958019)

Look again!

Mind you thats some decreciation, £380 - to £20!!!

Werewolf · 1 May 2004, 19:19 (Ref:958042)

There is a Van Dieman 87 for sale on ebay if anyones interested but tyres gone

andy97 · 2 May 2004, 17:47 (Ref:958741)

Does anyone have a view whether ACB10s are useful as "intermediates" in series where the tyre choice is free. I raced at the end of last season in races where the track was very damp but there was no rain - everyone, including the eventiual winner, spun but it struck me that ACB10s or cut slicks might have been ideal. It was too wet for slicks but might not have been wet enough for wets! If cut slicks is the answer, where do you get them done?

JohnMiller · 2 May 2004, 18:00 (Ref:958747)

ACB10 in anything other than full dry are ****e.

In the damp, run your Zetec wets and wear them out!

JohnMiller · 2 May 2004, 18:02 (Ref:958748)

Five and a half grand minimum bid on an RF87. Hmmm, just how many cars do you get for that?

Werewolf · 3 May 2004, 19:20 (Ref:959633)

but it is red.does it go as fast as Scheys?

jminsh · 4 May 2004, 08:23 (Ref:960097)

there also half an RF86 for 600 quid on there, shame the bit thats worth anything aint there

JohnMiller · 4 May 2004, 10:05 (Ref:960171)

Quote:

Originally posted by jminsh
there also half an RF86 for 600 quid on there, shame the bit thats worth anything aint there

My favourite bit... "could weld up your own rear end and fit a motorbike engine or something."

diz · 4 May 2004, 17:56 (Ref:960669)

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnMiller
My favourite bit... "could weld up your own rear end and fit a motorbike engine or something."

It won't be long before blue nose starts a new thread. "Wanted 1600cc Motorbike Formula Ford engine"

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