Bling 20,816 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 18/10/2020 at 09:49, Toucan said: Quick Q. Rear brake pads have a 3 prong clip that goes inside the Piston. I see lots of replacements without this clip. Assuming it is fine without but wanted to check. Mainly so I can purchase pads from Rock Auto at a fraction of the price Only just saw this, is it just the thin backing plate? Bit late on the reply eh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,455 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Is there a place that sells vintage tires in Auckland? I need something like 6.40 15” for my T. I got some sweet Destone 700-15” light truck tires for the rear, it’s very hard to find something that doesn’t look like shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carsnz123 4,002 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 25/10/2020 at 07:49, SOHC said: Is there a place that sells vintage tires in Auckland? I need something like 6.40 15” for my T. I got some sweet Destone 700-15” light truck tires for the rear, it’s very hard to find something that doesn’t look like shit. http://classic-tyres.co.nz/wp/ this would be your man. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 4,198 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Keeping on topic of tyres, I'm looking at these for my family wagon as my wife has a habit of parking by feel. https://www.trademe.co.nz/2834853803 Stud pattern and centre bore are identical, offset is slightly weaker, 45 vs 39. Stock is 18x7.5 vs these are 16x6. Load rating is quite different as they're obviously off a Hiace and a 'light commercial tyre' Tell me why I shouldn't do it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bling 20,816 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 What are they going on? Does it have decent sized brakes? Current tyre size for overall diameter? I'd always go with tyres made for the vehicle type they are going on, but if price is the main driver then it will be hard to compete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,455 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Willdat? said: Keeping on topic of tyres, I'm looking at these for my family wagon as my wife has a habit of parking by feel. https://www.trademe.co.nz/2834853803 Stud pattern and centre bore are identical, offset is slightly weaker, 45 vs 39. Stock is 18x7.5 vs these are 16x6. Load rating is quite different as they're obviously off a Hiace and a 'light commercial tyre' Tell me why I shouldn't do it... They will have more layers of fabric and a taller side wall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
igor 12,600 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I ran light truck steel belted radials on an ADO16 for some years. Was impressed with the wearing qualities thereof. Disclaimer; may not be entirely relevant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 4,198 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Bling said: What are they going on? Does it have decent sized brakes? Current tyre size for overall diameter? I'd always go with tyres made for the vehicle type they are going on, but if price is the main driver then it will be hard to compete. Going on a 2GR-FE powered Toyota Mark X Zio, having said that it doesn't get driven like a race car as handling is towards comfort. Price isn't really the purpose, a meaty side wall that my wife can crash into curbs with glee is the idea...The brakes should be easily cleared with 16s as the 2AZ model has the same brakes AFAIK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajg193 8,986 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Enough rubbed curbs will wear off the writing on the sidewall on even the beefiest tyres - rendering them illegal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 4,198 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 hours ago, ajg193 said: Enough rubbed curbs will wear off the writing on the sidewall on even the beefiest tyres - rendering them illegal Good observation, she doesn't technically aim for the gutter, it just feels like it when you run the spokes of alloys across the kerb once every couple of months. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 38,373 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willdat? 4,198 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, cletus said: I'd be happy to give it a shot if they actually work, was thinking of giving one of these a try too. Being 5ft 2 in a modern soap block car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bling 20,816 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 The top feelers would work best when wired to the drivers seat with some electrons flowing on contact. 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,455 Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Where would I find some reinforced rubber sheet to make a diaphragm like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustHarry 1,947 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Para rubber sell insertion rubber in different sizes 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NickJ 3,871 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Give Shuk a go if your local Para can't help 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,455 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Yip para have only have one kind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustHarry 1,947 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Or else basis probably have something. But in blenheim though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,455 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 19:55, JustHarry said: Or else basis probably have something. But in blenheim though I might try them, if shuck dosnt have it, para only has single ply, I think it’s possible to get proper diaphragm sheet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nzed 1,689 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Shuk has shit loads of insertion rubber, dont worry about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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