Hillman - Hillman Minx
The Hillman Minx name first appeared in 1932. From 1956 onwards the Hillman Minx models, as part of the Rootes Group, reused the name with a car that looked very like the groups Singer Gazelle and Sunbeam Rapier. Production of the Hillman Minx models continued to 1967.
Tyre sizes for Hillman Minx :
- Hillman Minx made prewar (1932 to 1934) tyre size was 450x18. Blockley makes the perfect 450/500x18 tyre to suit.
- For Hillman Minx made between 1954 and 1963 (Hillman Minx Mk 8 to Hillman Minx Series 4) the tyre size originally was 5.60x15, which is radial equivalent 155R15. Note we also make this 155R15 tyre in white wall for those wanting this. But 5.60x15 is also very close to the 165R15 tyre size, and Blockley produces a period correct steel belted good speed rated 165VR15 tyre as well, and Dunlop listed these Hillman Minx with the 165R15 size - full details of these tyres at the links below.
- Tyre size for Hillman Minx made between 1963 and 1970 (now using 13" wheels) which covers Minx Series 5 and Minx Series 6, the Super Minx and New Minx, the radial tyre size for these cars was 165R13, and Blockley make the perfect steel belt period correct 165HR13 with a good speed rating offering superb handling, with period correct tread pattern. See full details below. The alternative wider tyre we've also seen in subsequent tyre fitment lists is the 175/70R13, which Blockley also makes a high quality period correct 175/70VR13 tyre - again full details below:
