Being a solo lady coaster driver I am looking for some advice on new tyres,I have split rims 700R16 on it at the moment, they were on it when I bought it so I do not know how good or bad they are, any advice would be appreciated, thank you, Norma and shady.
ken thomas said
02:34 PM Jan 17, 2012
Hello Norma The best thing is to take it to a tyre joint and get some expert advice Very hard to advise without looking at them Ken
old briney said
02:44 PM Jan 17, 2012
if it is for the van shown i would leave it as is because you will need the ply rating a radial may not give you that plus the cost of the replacement rims
Landfall said
04:18 PM Jan 17, 2012
In the process of lookinf for tyres at the moment for the tow vehicle.
The difference in prices is astounding, some businesses just want to make a fortune.
I,e, Bob Janes want $390 for the same tyre that OzzieTyres will sell me for $314. That's a difference of $$76 on ONE tyre. Not bad if you can get away with it?
Make sure you shop around, use the internet and try the independant Tyre places.
The big name places, e.g. Bib Jane, Goodyear, Beaurepaires will all be over the top.
Dusty
Elle on Wheels said
04:26 PM Jan 17, 2012
Hi Norma I ended up switching over to normal rims because I was sick of the cost of tubes plus tyres and also continually blowing tubes as a result of dust getting in. I needed to get a full set of new tyres so it was opportunte to replace the rims ( had recently bought 2 new front tyres and needed 2 new back ones and it was a 5 minute job for the tyre place to put the front ones on the new rims) . I got the rims from a wrecker for $100 for a set of 5. Mine is a 4wd hilux and my tyre bloke said there would be no problem getting the correct ply in radials. I would guess that you might go on quite a bit of dirt roads so it might be worth you investigating the savings on switching over to radials. As Ken said talk to a tyre place. New rims cost anyhting up to $200 each so you will need to source from a wrecker - usually the tyre place can help with this.
Joe said
04:28 PM Jan 17, 2012
As Ken said, ask a tyre joint for their advice and then follow Dusty's advice and do some independent research.
However, if it was me then i would be looking to replace those split rims and the tubed tyres that they require with a set of steel wheels and tubeless tyres. Tubed tyres are much more prone to catastrophic failures when punctured and will run hotter. Tubeless tyres are typically much safer and are easier to balance as well.
Wheels will cost you about $100 each wheel.
The easy puncture repairs that tubed tyres enable may be important to you and if that is the case then you may choose to stick with them, but I wouldn't.
Make sure that you know the load rating that you require so you can filter out those tyres that are not up to the job.
Zoomtopz said
04:57 PM Jan 17, 2012
Actually , Norma . I would keep the split rims & go to 7.50-16s .
When I bought 'old Inter' , it had 7.00-16s . I replaced them with 7.50s .
I also had tubeless radials , it gave a much smoother ride . Old Inter was
a couple of feet shorter than Your coaster , a touch lighter than the
coaster though . You may not even find replacement dual rims anyway .
I would have a male friend who is 'tyre savvy' to suss out the best deal
for you , because as we know , the 'auto' industry takes advantage of
Everybody , not only Women .
Richo.
dogbox said
07:49 PM Jan 17, 2012
back in the good old days when all tyres had tubes flat tyres were most commom now that steel belted tubeless radials are the norm flats are a rare thing
-- Edited by dogbox on Tuesday 17th of January 2012 07:49:52 PM
Elle on Wheels said
09:47 PM Jan 17, 2012
Los of different opinions there Norma, I didn't realise you had dual wheels but coasters are common enough to source rims at wreckers and you should be able to pick them up for around $20 each second hand. My personal non-expert opinion is that tubeless tyres in the long run are better than split rims and tubes for a solo woman traveller because they are less prone to punctures, easy to do a quick fix with the emergency repair stuff, and cheaper for replacement tyres. Last year I had 4 punctures and just got sick of it.
shadyandme said
10:47 PM Jan 17, 2012
Thank you all for your advice and comments, there is a lot to think about as I need 4new one s I already have 2 new ones which I hope can go on the inside rear, but I think I will have to go to a tyre joint, shepparton is the closest any ideas who to go to thanks again for the help, Norma and shady
Cruising Granny said
11:29 PM Jan 17, 2012
Tyrepower has always done the right thing or the right price for me. You may need to go to a truck tyre place for the yellow bus. It does pay to shop around and ask questions. Give Shady a pat for me. He's beautiful, and you're nice too. I really enjoyed meeting you over New Year. I had fun. Good luck with the tyres.
beiffe said
08:19 AM Jan 18, 2012
Check Jax tyres as they were half the price when I got my tyres for the old MAzda. Mannum $350 each at independent and $150 Jax. Check them all.
Not sure if you can get a 700 x 16 rim that is not a split rim. Could be wrong but don't think I have seen any.
Regards Brian
ken thomas said
02:26 PM Jan 18, 2012
Norma There is a Jax tyre service on the Northern Hwy in Echuca, just befor the chemist warehouse or next to clark rubber ( on the right coming from Rochester) Ken
Joe said
04:50 PM Jan 18, 2012
beiffe wrote:
Not sure if you can get a 700 x 16 rim that is not a split rim.
LandCruiser wheels from the 100 Series are normally 7 x 16 inch rims
valnrob said
09:40 PM Jan 18, 2012
probably 4 or 5 days. Its really nice here. We are thinking of going to Greens too. Was there many people there as you passed through?
Thinking of doing a day trip to Echuca as well. didn't get to see much last time. Too hot. Its quite breezy here at Aysons tonight.
-- Edited by valnrob on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 09:42:20 PM
shadyandme said
10:38 PM Jan 18, 2012
Thank you all again, Ken I rang jax, price was very good but they cannot fit tyres to split rims they do not have a safety cage to do it in safely next best price was $223 for maxxis, inc. tube fitting and balancing, how does that sound? Norma and shady
-- Edited by shadyandme on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 10:40:07 PM
Happywanderer said
04:16 AM Jan 19, 2012
Norma, listen to Ken, he knows what he's talking about.
I thought you might have been at Greens Lake today as I past through Norma. Catch up soon.
valnrob said
05:18 AM Jan 19, 2012
Hi Norma and Shady, hope your tyre problems get sorted with the info here. Rob and I are back up this end again at Aysons Reserve just out of Elmore on the river. Nice spot, quite a few people here too.
cheers
Happywanderer said
05:21 AM Jan 19, 2012
Hi Val. I should have called in there . I thought about it as I went past but decided to keep on going to Greens Lake. How long are you staying at Aysons Reserve.
goinsoon said
05:48 AM Jan 19, 2012
valnrob wrote:
probably 4 or 5 days. Its really nice here. We are thinking of going to Greens too. Was there many people there as you passed through?
Thinking of doing a day trip to Echuca as well. didn't get to see much last time. Too hot. Its quite breezy here at Aysons tonight.
-- Edited by valnrob on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 09:42:20 PM
OH!! Greens Lake, for a minute I thought you were thinking of going over to the Green party with Bob Brown
Happywanderer said
05:50 AM Jan 19, 2012
Val, only about half dozen families at Greens lake and very quiet. I might pop out for a few days if daughter doesn't need me for babysitting. Not sure when though.
Boroma577 said
05:45 AM Jan 22, 2012
shadyandme wrote:
Thank you all again, Ken I rang jax, price was very good but they cannot fit tyres to split rims they do not have a safety cage to do it in safely next best price was $223 for maxxis, inc. tube fitting and balancing, how does that sound? Norma and shady
I've had Maxxis tyres on my Landcruiser before and got a very good run out of them and with no issues and was very happy with them.
I support the ditching of the split rims theory....tubless tyres are IMO much better. Might cost a bit more now but down the track you will be better off.
Being a solo lady coaster driver I am looking for some advice on new tyres,I have split rims 700R16 on it at the moment, they were on it when I bought it so I do not know how good or bad they are, any advice would be appreciated, thank you, Norma and shady.
The best thing is to take it to a tyre joint and get some expert advice
Very hard to advise without looking at them
Ken
In the process of lookinf for tyres at the moment for the tow vehicle.
The difference in prices is astounding, some businesses just want to make a fortune.
I,e, Bob Janes want $390 for the same tyre that OzzieTyres will sell me for $314. That's a difference of $$76 on ONE tyre. Not bad if you can get away with it?
Make sure you shop around, use the internet and try the independant Tyre places.
The big name places, e.g. Bib Jane, Goodyear, Beaurepaires will all be over the top.
Dusty
However, if it was me then i would be looking to replace those split rims and the tubed tyres that they require with a set of steel wheels and tubeless tyres. Tubed tyres are much more prone to catastrophic failures when punctured and will run hotter. Tubeless tyres are typically much safer and are easier to balance as well.
Wheels will cost you about $100 each wheel.
The easy puncture repairs that tubed tyres enable may be important to you and if that is the case then you may choose to stick with them, but I wouldn't.
Make sure that you know the load rating that you require so you can filter out those tyres that are not up to the job.
Actually , Norma . I would keep the split rims & go to 7.50-16s .
When I bought 'old Inter' , it had 7.00-16s . I replaced them with 7.50s .
I also had tubeless radials , it gave a much smoother ride . Old Inter was
a couple of feet shorter than Your coaster , a touch lighter than the
coaster though . You may not even find replacement dual rims anyway .
I would have a male friend who is 'tyre savvy' to suss out the best deal
for you , because as we know , the 'auto' industry takes advantage of
Everybody , not only Women .
Richo.
back in the good old days when all tyres had tubes flat tyres were most commom now that steel belted tubeless radials are the norm flats are a rare thing
-- Edited by dogbox on Tuesday 17th of January 2012 07:49:52 PM
Thank you all for your advice and comments, there is a lot to think about as I need 4new one s I already have 2 new ones which I hope can go on the inside rear, but I think I will have to go to a tyre joint, shepparton is the closest any ideas who to go to thanks again for the help, Norma and shady
It does pay to shop around and ask questions. Give Shady a pat for me. He's beautiful, and you're nice too. I really enjoyed meeting you over New Year. I had fun.
Good luck with the tyres.
Not sure if you can get a 700 x 16 rim that is not a split rim. Could be wrong but don't think I have seen any.
Regards
Brian
There is a Jax tyre service on the Northern Hwy in Echuca, just befor the chemist warehouse or next to clark rubber ( on the right coming from Rochester)
Ken
LandCruiser wheels from the 100 Series are normally 7 x 16 inch rims
probably 4 or 5 days. Its really nice here. We are thinking of going to Greens too. Was there many people there as you passed through?
Thinking of doing a day trip to Echuca as well. didn't get to see much last time. Too hot. Its quite breezy here at Aysons tonight.
-- Edited by valnrob on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 09:42:20 PM
Thank you all again, Ken I rang jax, price was very good but they cannot fit tyres to split rims they do not have a safety cage to do it in safely next best price was $223 for maxxis, inc. tube fitting and balancing, how does that sound? Norma and shady
-- Edited by shadyandme on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 10:40:07 PM
I thought you might have been at Greens Lake today as I past through Norma. Catch up soon.
cheers
OH!! Greens Lake, for a minute I thought you were thinking of going over to the Green party with Bob Brown
I've had Maxxis tyres on my Landcruiser before and got a very good run out of them and with no issues and was very happy with them.
I support the ditching of the split rims theory....tubless tyres are IMO much better. Might cost a bit more now but down the track you will be better off.