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Blockley tire update

Post by Dan Hatch » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:18 am

FYI there is a tariff with Blockley tires.
They don’t charge you, you get a bill from shipper.
Still competitive with the other tire companies. Dan


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:23 am

Tire expense ought to be considered on a cost per mile of service basis. A quality tire that performs well over a long service life is a bargain, even at nearly twice the initial cost of an inferior tire.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Dan Hatch » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:26 am

That is why I am going to Blockley tire or as they say tyre.
Anything is better than what I have now on my Roadster pickup.
I just was giving anyone else a heads up. Dan


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by big2bird » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:36 am

Mine have been stuck in Kentucky since Friday. Have yet to hear about a bill.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Dan Hatch » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:47 am

They are at the “gov wharehouse”. You will get an email from UPS telling you how much they charge you. Can pay driver or by PayPal. They kept mine about a week and half.
Strange that I got one right away, but they held the other one hostage. I guess one escaped is became an undocumented immigrant or whatever they are called now???🥸


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Dan Hatch » Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:50 am

I did just order another one today and saw the price has dropped some. So if you are thinking about getting some, better look into it.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Original Smith » Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:08 pm

Blockley did the right thing by making their tubes thicker. That's all. They refuse to remake the correct valve stems for these tubes, and can't even put a real rubber stem on them. The valve stems they are using are current valves that are the correct size for larger cars like a Cadillac. Not only that, because of the size they throw the wheels more out of balance than the correct size valve stem!


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:33 pm

Stick-on weights will cure that.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by bnchief » Fri Sep 12, 2025 7:28 am

Original Smith wrote:
Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:08 pm
Blockley did the right thing by making their tubes thicker. That's all. They refuse to remake the correct valve stems for these tubes, and can't even put a real rubber stem on them. The valve stems they are using are current valves that are the correct size for larger cars like a Cadillac. Not only that, because of the size they throw the wheels more out of balance than the correct size valve stem!
So buy what makes you happy myself i do not care i have their tires and tubes and like them but i am only interested in driving my car.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Playswithbrass » Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:05 am

Use balancing beads. They do work as claimed.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by AndyClary » Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:46 am

I like my Blockley tires. I agree with Larry about the tube. It is pretty heavy at the stem. I balance my tire so it’s just a little more weight.

Andy


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by DHort » Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:28 pm

One of you that ordered some could post the cost to your location, so those of us that need knew tires could compare. i purchased 2 six months ago and i would like to see how much it has gone up


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Dan Hatch » Fri Sep 12, 2025 1:54 pm

If you go to the website and put what you want in you cart, you can get a quote for shipped to your door. Will NOT include the tariff. You get that after the shipment gets to US. That I can’t say what is. Mine was 120 for two tires.
Yesterday the price on website was 135 lb per tire. Down from 149. Cost to you depends on lb to dollars too.


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by DHort » Fri Sep 12, 2025 6:26 pm

Thank you for the information Dan. As of today tires are L135. I sent in a quote and will respond tomorrow.
Will see if I can get a more compete answer tomorrow. Tubes were listed as L39..


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Re: Blockley tire update

Post by Allan » Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:40 pm

All things being equal, all BE tyres originating in Viet Nam, all new stocks should rise in price at the same rate when the new tariff sets in.

Allan from down under.

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