Austin - Austin Cambridge
The Austin Cambridge name covered many models of cars built between 1954 and 1969. All Austin Cambridge models had 4 cylinder engines fitted, and these cover the range of Austin A40 , Austin A50 , Austin A55 (Mark 1 and 2) and Austin A60. All the Austin Cambridge models had the monocoque chassis construction from the beginning. For 1954 the Austin Cambridge was a 4 door based on a the 1200cc Austin A40 or the Austin A50 (1.5 litre) which was a much more popular car. In 1957 both the A40 and A50 were replaced with the A55 Cambridge which was mechanically similar but now fitted with smaller 13 inch wheels to make up for the taller roof but in 1959 the car had a massive make over, and now called A55 Cambridge Mk2 with a new body styled by Farina ( with increased wheel diameter to 14"), which was pretty much the same vehicle as the Morris Oxford. The A55 was replaced by the next Austin Cambridge, the 1622 cc A60 Cambridge at the end of 1961, the A60 having a longer wheelbase and a wider track. The Austin Cambridge continued in production at Cowley, being gradually updated until 1969.
Tyre sizes used for Austin Cambridge :
- Austin A40 and A50 Cambridge originally had 5.60x15, which is radial equivalent 155R15 size. Blockley makes this 155HR15 size in standard and whitewall types. Blockley also produce a slightly larger 165VR15 size for those wanting this.
- Austin A55 Cambridge was originally fitted with cross ply 5.90x13 size which is the equivalent of the radial steel belted Blockley 165VR13 tyre size.
- Austin A55 Mk2 and Austin A60 Cambridge (and A60 Countryman) had tyre size 5.90x14 originally, which is radial equivalent 165R14 tyre size, and Blockley produces a great steel belted 165HR14 tyre, with good speed rating and period correct tread pattern.
See full details below of all these Blockley tyre sizes suitable for any of the Austin Cambridge models throughout it's 14 year production - and read about the guarantee we make that these will be the best tyres you have ever driven on - guaranteed!
