OE tyres....

[quixote]

My bus has the original Bridgestone Dueler HT840 spare, but is currently coming to the end of the road for the Pirelli Scorpions it has fitted. I've ordered replacement tyres as per the originals, but just wondered if anyone else is running original equipment tyres?

 

[Barrbeast]

Just watch bud as tyres only have a 4 year validity from their date of manufacture, after that the tyre has expired and could burst during use as the rubber hardens

Check the tyre for the 4 digit date code, first two numbers are the week (ie. 1 to 52), second two numbers are the year eg. 1609 = week 16 of 2009.

I've seen spares that have randomly burst just sitting on the spare wheel carrier, nothing was known about it until the wheel cover was removed...

 

[stevo]

Just watch bud as tyres only have a 4 year validity from their date of manufacture, after that the tyre has expired and could burst during use as the rubber hardens

Check the tyre for the 4 digit date code, first two numbers are the week (ie. 1 to 52), second two numbers are the year eg. 1609 = week 16 of 2009.

I've seen spares that have randomly burst just sitting on the spare wheel carrier, nothing was known about it until the wheel cover was removed...

week 16 could be the 16th calendar week, measured from the beginning of Jan, or some other date - the individual tyre manufacturers decide what week 1 is. No biggie, but an anorak fact

 

[quixote]

That hadn't even occurred to me

Just found this:

http://sampath.wordpress.com/2006/07/12/tyre-expiry-date/

Just had a quick look at the boot, but could only find the 4-digit number '2172' This doesn't seem to fit with the correct format, but as I had to slide the cover around the tyre it's quite possible I've missed it. I know I said it had the 'original' pare tyre fitted, but in retrospect it may well have had a couple of sets of OE tyres fitted to it & the spare may well be newer :nenau

I'll have another look when I get the chance :thumb2

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

I have had those Duelers on a lot of different trucks, I don't like them at all! My Mrs used to refuse to drive on them as they have terrible grip in ice and snow! I have a stack of them here we use them to stand water tubs in for the horses. I think Ford got a $150 million dollar settlement form the accidents they were said to have caused on Ford Explorers in the states. My opinion is, I don't like them!

 

[rustic]

Just watch bud as tyres only have a 4 year validity from their date of manufacture, after that the tyre has expired...

So if this is the case, then cars wouldn't pass their MOT if it is such a safety issue.

It could well be a problem on Trailers and caravans, which don't have to be inspected.. YET !!

Rustic

 

[The Patrolman]

I had Dullers (245 70 16's)on the Ford Ranger 3.0 auto the company got me. It had 34K on the clock and they were shot.. Sidey Sideways
I insisted on 245 75 16's BFG AT's and some 25K on they are well worn in but showing no signs of wear, still got the bobbles on. and as the Rangers were bought for image on site I think the BFG AT's with the lettering say alot more about Company Quailty than the Big Fat Dullers that the other Rnger got.
And mine doesn't fall of the road in winter either.....sofar

 

[The Patrolman]

And Value for money, the Dullers at £105each for 35K V's the BFG's at £135 for upwards of 60k yur choice:thumb2
That is if your truck will see another 65K, I have done the 25K in about 8 months so worth the money for the company sofar.
Chunter,
Chunter,
Rant,Rant....
Also never scrimp an save on the bits you hang your (and your familys ) lives on.

 

[quixote]

I've read a few things about the Dueller 840s, & to be honest I'm wondering if some drivers are just expecting too much from their tyres................I don't for one second believe that Nissan would fit as OE tyres that were below par in performance. Nor, however, do I believe they would fit the ultimate in tyres for each & every driving circumstance :nenau Instead, I think the manufacturer has to consider the variety of driving conditions each vehicle is typically going to encounter in use, & fit tyres that will be an adequate compromise for most circumstances. Obviously, these will neither fail miserably, nor excel, at any one thing in particular.

I've ordered another four new tyres, & I reckon I'll leave the existing one on the spare hanger. The manufacturing stamp is '5003', so it's a few years old right enough. But again, on that score, if this were of critical importance I'm pretty sure the manufacturers would be at pains to ensure it was better publicised?

The truck's only done 43k, so I reckon I have a few more miles left in it to figure out if the Duellers are any good or not

 

[Banshee]

I've got a Dueller on my spare on the back door :lol

Picked up another Goodrich with 8mm of Tread on that I'm going to replace it with so I have 5 Goodriches on the car :thumb2

 

[Barrbeast]

But again, on that score, if this were of critical importance I'm pretty sure the manufacturers would be at pains to ensure it was better publicised?

You'd of thought so, tbh I don't think they even check the age of the tyres for the MOT, I only found out about it after seeing someone's spare that had spontaneously burst under the wheel cover.

I reckon it's probably a bit like the expiry date on food ie. the manufacturer will guarantee it the tyre up to the expiry date only.

 

[quixote]

I reckon you may well be right! I hadn't even considered it until you mentioned it earlier :nenau

I'll ask the fitter when I get the new tyres on tomorrow & let you all know if he has anything interesting to say (apart, of course, from 'Oh no Sir! You must buy a brand new replacement from us immediately!')