We are delighted to announce that Silverline Wheels and Tyres will again sponsor the British Indoor 4x4 Show 2012 – for the 3rd year running.

Silverline will once again have a large selection of wheels and tyres on show as well as expert advice on their products and services.

With the introduction of the new Off Road Motorsport and Quads sections, stands are selling quickly so don’t miss out on exhibiting at the show.

This year’s British Indoor 4x4 Show is held on 17-18 March 2012, at Staffordshire County Showground.

Please telephone Guy Helliker on 01283 742975 or visit www.britishindoor4x4show.com/exhibitorarea.html to download a booking form.

The British Indoor 4x4 Show 2012 will again be a two-day show held on the third weekend in March - this year falling on the 17th and 18th March.

The show will be held at Staffordshire County Showground for the third year running.

Two Brand New Tread Patterns from Mickey Thompson to be launched in the EU at the British Indoor 4x4 Show!

The New Mickey Thompson Baja STZ
The Baja STZ offers excellent steering response, superior grip, and great all-weather traction making it the perfect choice for work, play, or sportsman applications, Its also got an aggressive tread design, variable density nylon over wraps, serrated tie bars and shoulder scallops and strategic siping for improved stability, long wear and traction in wet or icy conditions.

• Variable Density Nylon Overwraps for Improved Uniformity and Ride
• Strategically Placed and Shaped Siping to Promote Long Wear and Improve Traction on Wet or Icy Surfaces
• Serrated Tie Bars and Shoulder Scallops for Improved Tread Element Stability and Off-Road Traction
• Multi Draft Lug Angles Improve Self Cleaning, Increase Lug Stability and Reduce Stone Retention.

The New Baja Claw TTC Radial
The Baja Claw TTC Radial is the ultimate extreme traction tire. Get rugged off-road performance with the Claw’s 23 degree tread pattern, large directional SideBiters®, and tough puncture resistant sidewalls. Go where you want with the confidence that the Baja Claw TTC will pull you through!

• Mud-Scoops for Self Cleaning Traction in Deep Mud & Snow
• Tread and sidewall Decoupling Grooves that Allow Tire to Flex and Conform to any Surface
• Directional 23 Degree Tread Pattern and Extra Wide Footprint for Extreme Traction
• Strategically placed and shaped siping to promote long wear and improve traction on wet or icy surfaces
• PowerPly™ 3-Ply Sidewall on All Sizes.

Make sure you get your hands on a copy of the British Indoor 4x4 Show Show Guide - available with the March 2011 issue of Total Off Road magazine, available in WH Smith and all good newsagents now!

9 February 2011

In yet more breaking news from the British Indoor 4x4 Show, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with Radio Race Car International magazine and Moto Arena at Silverstone to bring you a world-class indoor rock-crawling course the likes of which the show has never seen before.

Working with Radio Race Car International magazine’s experienced and enthusiastic team, the Moto Arena at Silverstone are working to design a brand new course for remote-control rock crawlers that you simply won’t be able to take your eyes off.  Using 200 square metres of Bingley Hall’s balcony, but with room to watch from all sides, you’ll be able to get right up to the action, and the RRCi crew will be only too happy to demonstrate for you exactly how it’s done.  If you’re up to the challenge you’ll even be able to have a go yourself!

Remote-control rock-crawling continues to become increasingly popular, with more and more clubs and competitions starting up here in the UK.  So if you’re not sure remote-control off roading is your cup of tea, why not look again at this year’s British Indoor 4x4 Show, take a hold of the controls, and don’t blame us if you leave the show armed with a state of the art big boy’s toy…

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15 December 2010

Another brand new feature will be a 4x4 Challenge Arena. Assisted by the University of Derby’s Motorsport Engineering team, the British Indoor 4x4 Show will be putting on a live action theatre like no other, right at the centre stage of the show in the main hall.
 
Over the course of the weekend, two teams of Motorsport Engineering degree students will be taking two days out of their studies to take part in a series of seven hour-long workshop challenges against the clock.
 
With equipment provided by some of the top names in off-roading equipment, the Challenge Arena will transform a pair of bog standard 4x4s – modifying the vehicles before your eyes as they kit them up for off-road life.

The vehicles in question are a Toyota Land Cruiser 80-Series, which will be modified on Saturday 19 March, and an 88-inch Land Rover Series III, whose date with the students is on Sunday 20 March.

The Land Cruiser will receive a makeover that includes a 2-inch suspension lift, snorkel, winch and heavy duty bumpers, as well as four new wheels and tyres. The team will be fitting it with a roof rack, auxiliary lights and a roof tent, too – and their challenge is to do it all in the space of four hours. 

The following day’s challenge is tougher still. We’re going to present the students with an old Landy and tell them to fit it with a roll cage and convert it into a soft-top… as well as performing a complete engine transplant (and yes, we expect to hear it fire up afterwards!)

The transformations will be conducted in individual hour-long challenges, starting at 11am on both show days.  You’ll be able to watch all the action direct from the sidelines, as well as enjoying close-up action as it happens with live big-screen video footage.

In addition to the famous names supplying the equipment the teams will be fitting, TOR’s very own Tim Gibson will be there, microphone in hand, to keep you entertained with a running commentary on the action as it unfolds. It’s going to be fast and furious once the clock starts ticking… We challenge you to miss it!

19 November 2010

Whether you’re an avid auction-goer or the closest you’ve been to a sale-room is eBay’s homepage, we’ve got some breaking news from the British Indoor 4x4 Show that is guaranteed to give you bidder’s elbow… This year’s show will be home to a bustling 4x4 auction taking place on Saturday 19th March within the show hall.

Bagshaws, based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, are the team of top-auctioneers who will be running the auction, which is expected to include up to 300 lots grouped into the following four sections: vehicles, trailers & large items; vehicle parts & new tyres; accessories & equipment and tools & collectors items. If you’ve got an item you’d like to auction at the show, you can obtain the required form by calling Kate Hopkins on 01889 562811 or emailing kate.hopkins@bagshaws.com. All entry forms must be returned to Bagshaws’postal address by Monday 7th March 2011. 

The number of registered lots will be listed on the British Indoor 4x4 Show website, and the full catalogue will be available to download from 14th March 2011. You can also pick up a copy of the printed catalogue at the show for ÂŁ1.

On Saturday 19th March, anyone wishing to bid in the auction will need to register their details at one of the Bagshaws desks, where you will receive your unique bidding number and instructions on bidding.  Bagshaws’ highly experienced team will be on hand to assist both experienced bidders and novices – so whether or not you know your paddle from your gavel, the auction is sure to be a thrill for you and your family.

The auction is guaranteed to be a real highlight of the weekend along with the many other features which we’ll be announcing details of in the near future, including our brand new Challenge Arena – so watch this space for more information in the coming months. You can find out more about Bagshaws who will be running our auction by visiting their website.

19 June 2010

Total Off Road is delighted to announce that the British Indoor 4x4 Show is being expanded from one to two days.  The show, which this year moved to Staffordshire County Showground after outgrowing its old home at Donington, will therefore now be held on 19-20 March 2011 - and we're delighted that Silverline Wheels & Tyres have confirmed their continuing support as Show sponsor.

A huge off-road supermarket with a series of added attractions for all the family, the British Indoor 4x4 Show has long since become a must-go fixture in the calendar for every off-roader - whether they're into laning, playdays, competition or overland travel.  Its spring date means it's become something of a curtain raiser for the new show season, too, as vehicle builders emerge from their workshops to buy kit for their trucks, check out the latest products or just catch up with old friends.

For 2011, as well as expanding the show to two days we'll be adding various new features and attractions, and overnight camping will be available - so you'll be able to make a real weekend of it, or just choose which day suits you best.

September 2009

The British Indoor 4x4 Show has a new headline sponsor for 2010, in the shape of Silverline 4x4 and Mickey Thompson Tires.

Silverline is well known to Total Off Road readers as one of the UK’s leading and most respected independent suppliers of wheels and tyres for 4x4s, whether on-road or off-road.

Peter Johns, Publisher of Total Off Road and Show Director, said:

“This is great news for the Show, which is moving from Donington to its new home at Staffordshire Showground. Following the success of past shows, we’re already close to selling all the available space in the main hall at Stafford and expanding into the connected areas within the complex, and we’re now working on new features to add entertainment for visitors.”

Chris Dawson, of Silverline 4x4 and Mickey Thompson Tires UK, said:

“We are delighted to become the headline sponsor for the British Indoor 4x4 Show. It has become a well established and important part of the 4x4 calendar, and is an important event for us to profile Mickey Thompson Tires. We think the new venue and date for the Show will mean it continues to go from strength to strength.”