Cooper ATR 235/70 R17.

On the car when I bought it about 5 mm tread appeared in ok condition, so maybe 4 yr old.

Hume freeway south of mittagong , temp outside 35 deg, 44 psi, car loaded up for camping and returning home. 110 kmhr.

Started to feel a wobble like steering out of balance then BANG!!

Tyre exploded, delaminated, .

DSC helped me keep things together to pull over and regathering my wits, change my shorts and check out the damage. Messy but drive able. Didn't know my better half could swear like that! F****k F****k. F****k !!!

Just another exploding Cooper tyre to add the data base. Based on reports elsewhere I would never by Cooper tyres but as it was already there.....

New pirelli scorpion ATR'S going on after it comes back from the repair shop. $2.5k paint repair just a starter. NRMA comprehensive cover will pay for all except the tyre and provide hire car for duration of repair ( and it was the cheapest comprehensive off road car quote I researched - bundled with house and contents and landlord insurance, great service no questions asked just go to repairer and get it sorted.)

Another reason I will never buy Cooper tyres and will stay with quality insurer NRMA. Their premium breakdown cover recovered me to Alice Springs from 300 east along the plenty highway 7 days accom and hire car,for $220!!!!