125R12
A superb period authentic 125R12 tyre of exceptional quality. Blockley Tyre Co. made this 125R12 tyre for the original "classic" Fiat 500 (Cinquecento) built between 1957 and 1977. This high quality 125R12 tyre was made to compliment the 125R12 white wall tyre which we also produce, that we can offer at a lower price. Offering superb ride and handling, nothing you can buy is this good!
| Type | Radial |
|---|---|
| Rim diameter | 12" |
| Tread width | 128mm |
| Overall width | 127mm |
| Overall diameter | 510mm |
| Rim width (min) | 3.0" |
| Rim width (max) | 4.0" |
| Rim width (recommended) | 3.5" |
| Load index | 62 (265kg.) |
| Speed rating | S (122 mph / 180 kmh) |
| Tread Pattern | BR1 |
The 125R12 tyre size can also be called 125/80R12. This
125R12 tyre is a modern designed radial ply tyre with steel belt
construction and authentic period tread pattern, designed in house at
Blockley, built on brand new moulds and tooling. The Blockley 125R12
tyre has correct period dimensions and perfect for the Fiat 500. And as
per all our Blockley radial tyres guarantee, if you are not convinced
they are the best tyres you've ever driven on we will refund.o called 125/80R12.
A superior quality tyre made by Blockley specifically for the Fiat 500 (1957 to 1977) models, covering the earlier Classic Fiat 500 (Cinquecento) tyre sizes for Fiat Nuova 500, 500D, 500F, 500L, 500R, 500 Gardiniera and so on . We produced our 125R12 tyre after being petitioned by members of the Fiat 500 Club who wanted something better than what was available, with a period correct tread pattern. Using the Blockley 125R12 white wall also means that you no longer have to use white wall flaps, which end up damaging the inner tube if used for any length of time.
The reasonable price of such a high quality 125R12 tyre is only possible because Blockley sells it's tyres nd tubes direct to the end user (or garages / restoration shops) and so avoiding the mark ups of the Classic tyre wholesalers.
We have made this tyre so it can be run tubeless (i.e. tubeless type) for wheels that are tubeless type. But strictly speaking the Fiat 500 should be fitted with tubes because the wheels are tube type. We have produced a dedicated thicker Butyl inner tube because all available tubes we have found are too lightweight and pathetic, which cause failures with people that use their cars. This thicker Blockley Superior tube, made from the best material butyl is perfect for the 125R12 tyre, and also very useful for the larger 145R12 tyre size.
For interest, in period a full diameter (also called 80 profile) tyre did not have the "/80" listed in the tyre size, because all radial tyres were full size. It was only at a much later date, as lower profile tyres started to become more common, that many tyre brands started having the "/80" marked on the sidewall. So 125R12 could also be referred to as 125/80R12, which both mean the same thing. Our Blockley tyres are marked just 125R12 on the sidewall because this is the authentic numbering as it would have been originally on what is now a "Classic" car.