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  • Do tyres have a used by date?

    As above?

    The tyres on my camper (which is towed behind our 150) have a 2009 production date stamped on them.

    They are hardly worn, and have no cracks or blemishes. Normally i would keep them till cracked and buggered, but in 12 months or so looking at driving from perth to cape york and need reliability.

    The reason for posting so far in advance is i need to manage the budget and get things done porgressively over the next year.

  • #2
    The rubber does start to go off and looses performance and in some cases tyres can fail.

    How long ?? Hard to say my rule of thumb is 6 years for a set tyres

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    • #3
      I had a really bad blowout on my camper with a set of tyres that looked in perfect condition. Major damage to the camper wheel well as they were LT tyres with lots of belts to do lots of damage.

      Lesson learnt; tyres have a design life of about 6 years after which it really becomes a lottery, and they will probably let go in the middle of nowhere on a public holiday.
      [B]Steve[/B]

      2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bits

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      • #4
        Yes, i think that with the amount of dirt travel and the remoteness i will get 2 newies.

        Anyone in perth want some old but lightly worn 235/75 r15 tyres?

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        • #5
          5 years.

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          • #6
            Bridgestone has some information here http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/.../care/age.aspx

            S.
            155 SX with dual battery and Polyairs in the rear springs..

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            • #7
              After some more reading and these comments i will change out the tyres.

              Looking at tyresales.com.au i can get bf goodrich in that size for $212 each. Anyone used this service?

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              • #8
                5-6 years serviceable life, my experience is over 3 year the UV gets them and the rubber goes hard and doesn't grip as well.
                [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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                • #9
                  Purchased a second hand caravan with what looked like new tyres. Second trip blew one of the tyres and did some damage to the caravan. They were 6 years old and now have a new set. I keep them stored in the garage when the caravan is not being used so would expect far greater than 6 years life this time around as there is little to no UV damage or is it also exposure to other elements that causes the 6 year life span?

                  Thanks
                  Doug
                  2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.

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                  • #10
                    Have ordered news tyres for the van, and take some comfort in that. Thanks lads.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Wil View Post
                      Looking at tyresales.com.au i can get bf goodrich in that size for $212 each. Anyone used this service?
                      Yes, I got some 17/285 BFGs delivered and fitted. Prompt and cheaper than locals.
                      Dave
                      Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
                      Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.

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                      • #12
                        I have actually been given the price of $199 a tyre for KO2 for 235/75/15 for the trailer which will go on over the weekend.

                        KO2 in 265/70/17 for the wagon where quoted at $386.

                        Big difference, for not much more rubber.

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