Paul Hodgkinson has an interesting problem and he needs the help of Biglorryblog's anorak army! Paul e-mails me to say: "I have a 4x4 Mercedes 914AK-31 which was Dutch Nato and had Michelin M+S4 tyres on when new. Michelin does not make this tyre now and I need a serious winter tyre to use in the mountains of Norway on VERY SLIPPERY rural mountain roads. Would need studs/spikes also as last wintertime the roads in some areas were undrivable in new Vredestein Snowtrac 2 (Friction Tyres) on a VW T4 SYNCRO with a locking back axle. Local Norwegians said we were brave/foolish to attempt the roads without studs/spikes!! I would like to purchase six rims and have them fitted with tyres in England. (Changing wheels/tyres at Immingham Port before going on the ship to Brevik) I'm told 10R x 22.5 is oddball size now but 11R x 22.5 should fit onto 7.50 rims.Regards Paul." And you can reach him on 07943 040095 or estateservices@btopenworld.com
Perhaps Young James K knows someone at Conti who might help? Or what about my man at Michelin?
Young Mr K wouldn't know anyone at Conti(!), but he might do at Michelin. I'll see if I can get one of the Michelin experts to reply on here in the next few days...
Brian,
We are in contact with Paul Hodgkinson and are trying to suggest a solution to his problem.