Bias ply tyres don't have the same problem of belt rusting and delamination that you can get with steel belted radials. The rusting can be particularly problematic for cars parked in the one place fo long periods.
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Bias ply tyres don't have the same problem of belt rusting and delamination that you can get with steel belted radials. The rusting can be particularly problematic for cars parked in the one place fo long periods.
We are importing tyres to order for anyone who's Interested later this year.
Most tyres sizes are available.
750 x 16
700 x 16
600 x 16
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900 x 16 Petlas NT3
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The XZL's are a fantastic tyre and I have them on the 130, but RRP here is $400 plus each, so very expensive, so if only using for displays etc, maybe not the best option.
I made the mistake of buying some of those 750-16 that are a chinese Jeep Service lookalike, (LingLong LL62) only found out they were 14ply once they arrived :eek: , put them on a BJ42 (luckily it had split rims) even with all the air out the sidewalls didnt bulge ! Most horrible tyre I ever had, they developed flat spots from sitting overnight & took 15 minutes driving to become round again.
re Bar Treads
would not go any higher than 8 ply on a LWB, 6 ply on SWB.
never had any issues with bar treads on side slopes, they are the greatest in mud as they are self cleaning, as you spin the wheels the mud just squegees out the sides. Dry bituimen no probs, just be very cautious on wet bitumen,.
best used on a soft top as you will be less likely to be out in the wet.
The 700 and 750 we have are the same pattern as the goodyear ones,
I dont believe they are like the Chinese ones you mentioned.
Gawd strewth you lot! I had a seemingly simple choice of two, now bloated out to multiple suppliers and multiple sizes and lots of good advice in the middle! Bar treads seem to be in front from the original options.
I am a little light on for funds as have to pay rego and all its associated bills this month too. $186 for a tyre is affordable, <$120 for the jeep service/Hi Milers army take-offs more so, plus tubes. $400 for XZLs not so affordable, though I have had some through my mits over the years and do like them.
And then I see Wayne's mind ticking over about getting a Series and turning it into a one-tonner-alike with 9.00x16s, I don't think elderly axles would like that, though the Jac Mac in the back would relish the challenge.
Juddy I am afraid I want the tyres before the end of the month, for the annual Series Landy weekend with the LROCS at Paxina. The current tyres are apparently truck steer tyres and have no useful grip on loose surfaces, and I can't let the Series Ones have all the fun on our new hill climbing track!
Having heard Shonky's Ambrose on Hi-Milers I know they'll be noisy, but as noisy or noisier than bar treads? Hmmmm.....I reckon they'll be quieter than the Petlas NT3s!
Keep the advice coming please :)
Bar treads are fantastic in western black clay mud, Horrible on bitumen :o and lethal if you have any sandy crossings or beach work! :D We used to call them 'Wombats" in sand, a little too much acceleration or wheel spin and they dug themselves out of sight :D along with the vehicle attached thereto! And 750's are the go unless its on a S1
Cheers Scott
I'd love to put 'em on my Series III FFR. I have a Simpson Crossing to do. How'd you reckon they'd go there and for tooling around the Vic High Country in Summer and Winter snow?
I'm considering them 'cos it's on a 90 day permit so wont get used much
cheers, Daryl