Simex Centipedes on a Disco1

**DiscoDave** · 17th August 2006, 10:00 AM

After wasting a morning searching for a remould mud tyre from a supplier nearby I gave up and ordered Simex Centipede MTs at $160 each. I have standard suspension at present (but planning on a 2" lift soon) so I picked the 31x10.50R15 to fit the 7x15 steel rims I got at the Expo.

Here are some pics for those interested (click for larger image).

Cross axled on car ramps:

The wheel nuts off the alloys look a bit over the top:

The front gets close but not too close (I hope):

The camel cut seems just right:

They certainly look the goods:

There is no rubbing I have detected at full-lock and a brief road-test felt pretty good, the only difference being a slight howling (akin to wind noise) that increased with speed but was not intrusive even with the windows open.

The disco looking macho:

Any comments on what tyre pressures should I be running on road and off road? The suppliers said Simex don't advise running below 20psi and being an MT tyre I shouldn't have to air-down anyway.

**dobbo** · 17th August 2006, 10:43 AM

Dave I am green no make that GREEEEEEEEEN with envy

Looks like the cards gonna get a work out so I can keep up with you in the future

**DiscoDave** · 17th August 2006, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by dobbo

Dave I am green no make that GREEEEEEEEEN with envy

Thanks!

Now I need someone to organise a trip so I can test them out...

**dobbo** · 17th August 2006, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by DiscoDave

Thanks!

Now I need someone to organise a trip so I can test them out...

You seem to do that yourself except YOU don't invite anyone apart from XSI

**Reads90** · 17th August 2006, 11:02 AM

i used to run my Simex extreme treckers at 12 psi (with out any beadlockers or anything ) and they were ok. But don't know about the MT's.
They do grip alot more at a lower pressure, which can means stuff can break quicker , if you see red mist , but they do make the truck go further

**Tusker** · 17th August 2006, 11:45 AM

Camel cut? Simexes? This is looking serious!

Those tyres I think are part of the radial range, & totally different to the Simex bias ply jobbies, some of which are also called centipedes. The two ranges have different websites even.

Anyway, if its a radial, for on-road pressures you can stick pretty close to what you had before. Its not critical, radials hold their shape, & are relatively tolerant of different pressures.

Off-road? Who knows, I've never seen them in action before. Experimenting is half the fun. They will no doubt work better at lower psi - start around say 25 psi & see how it feels

Regards
Max P

**Scouse** · 17th August 2006, 11:46 AM

They look the part Dave

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Are you going to remove the sway bars to see if they help with articulation ?

**dobbo** · 17th August 2006, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Scouse

They look the part Dave

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Are you going to remove the sway bars to see if they help with articulation ?

Is that safe to do?
Could you put them on with a quick release setup?

**QSDT** · 17th August 2006, 11:54 AM

They are nice chunky looking tyres.

**RoverOne** · 17th August 2006, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoDave

Thanks!

Now I need someone to organise a trip so I can test them out...

Dave,

I'm running an LROC trip up the Turon River to Sofala starting at Sunny Corner, then to Hill End across the Macquarie River to Ophir & Orange, on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of September if your interested. At the moment about 8 cars could be a few more yet, on or two AULRO guys, any way PM me or email if your interested for meeting times etc.

brm_000@hotmail.com

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