Caravan tyres
Submitted: Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 08:47
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Seakarvan
After a blow-out on the Newcastle/
Sydney expressway at 100k, I reshod with three new 'Blue Streak 195R LT80's.
The tyres where 8yo but had "as new" tread left so I suppose it was a combination of a puncture/age/50PSI/heavy load that done the job.
After that incident I got rid of all three 8yo tyres for safety's sake.
Has anyone had any luck with these Thailand produced tyres?
I was told Goodyear makes them.
PS Just returned
home along the Goulburn/Taralga/
Oberon road which was in a northbound direction and be warned of big rigs southbound.
Also the Castlereagh Hwy north to the
Rylstone turnoff is as rough as bags so plan on a slow trip.
Cheers
Seakarvan
Reply By: Member - ken b (QLD) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 13:25
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 13:25
hi. i think that those tyres are seriously,out of "use by date". i think you might have done yourself a big favour getting rid of the other three. ????? from what our local bridgestone dealer tells me , the life of a tyre ia approx 5 years. regards. ken b
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Follow Up By: Seakarvan - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 16:22
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 16:22
Spot on Ken,
I had a blow-out taking the boat up north, again travelling at 100k and that was my introduction to old trailer tyres. They were purchased "New" with the 6 metre Quin%#@* - same deal.
To be fair, my 2003 Caravan was bought 2nd hand and the 'As new" tyres were originals.
All ExploreOz members please take note of the 5 years 'use-by date limitation.
Tread depth and condition are NOT the only big safety factor with tyres.
Cheers
Seakarvan
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Reply By: Dunaruna - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:06
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:06
Blue Streak tyres are made using a goodyear carcass. It is a claytons goodyear.
I have used them for years on my son's commodore and his bike trailer, no issues.
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Follow Up By: Seakarvan - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:12
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:12
Thanks mate.
Cheers
Seakarvan
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Reply By: snapper49 - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:26
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:26
Was also told to replace my tyres on the van every 7 years regardless of milage or tread
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Follow Up By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 22:30
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 22:30
You will find the date made on the tyre. the number in the circle is the week then the year from memory.
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