Thinking of doing the Great Central Rd in a 2WD Territory?
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 19, 2014 at 22:36
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Holly Anne
Mid year, we've decided we want to do the
Great Central Road. We have two cars, a 4WD 2009 Nissan X-Trail and a 2WD 2006 Territory. We're not really worried about about our X-Trail - it has A/T tyres, a
UHF radio, a bull bar and some spotties. We've taken it off road heaps of times near
home, but haven't yet managed to take it out into
the desert.
Anyway, we're thinking of bringing our Territory along for the ride with our Nissan on the GCR. Good idea, or not? It's a stock, but it has been on gravel before and handled it pretty
well. However, it does have road tyres. Do we need to upgrade anything before we head out?
Suspension maybe?
Thanks,
Holly
Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 11:52
Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 11:52
Hi Holly,
The road is in excellent condition at the moment and most of it is recently graded. Be aware however that it can change from week to week with corrugations getting quite bad in some spots depending on how long since the graders have been on it. Still usually not a problem as long as you drive to conditions, and carry an extra spare and have tyre plugs, and know how to use them. If anything will stop you, it will be tyres, or driving too fast on the rough patches. Other than that, you shouldn't have anything to worry about :-)
Oh, and most parts of the road used in 1974, are no longer in use.. LOL
Cheers
Al
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Follow Up By: Holly Anne - Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 14:09
Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 14:09
Yeah, we expect corrugations on any gravel road we travel on. And we'll be sure to carry an extra spare! We got caught out once outside of
Newman - never again! Must get some tyre plugs, though. Never used them before so it'll be a learning experience.
Thanks!
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 22:36
Sunday, Apr 20, 2014 at 22:36
Hi Holly Anne
Even if not travelling on remote roads such as this, tyre plugs can get you out of trouble, but do learn how to use them properly, and practice it before you leave.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: Holly Anne - Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 14:37
Monday, Apr 21, 2014 at 14:37
Will do. Got a few old tyres laying around our property so we'll get some practise before we set out.
Thanks :)
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