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Post by flyboyprowler on Apr 30, 2018 16:07:53 GMT
The RAV has just sailed through the latest MOT but it was mentioned that the rear tyres (35000 miles) were more than 10 years old and still have 4mm tread remaining. We are off to Spain in it at the end of the week, and although the tyres, which are original fit, seem to be OK, would it be advisable to get them changed before we go? Round trip is about 3800 miles.
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Post by davidwilson on Apr 30, 2018 16:20:04 GMT
Yes!
The rubber perishes with age and regardless of tread should be changed after 5 years or so.
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Post by davrav on Apr 30, 2018 17:30:04 GMT
Pottering to the shops they may be OK but for the trip you are planning, bin them and get new ones Ainsley :TU:
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Post by jasehutch on Apr 30, 2018 17:52:30 GMT
Agreed, I would certainly change them....
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Post by flyboyprowler on Apr 30, 2018 20:01:25 GMT
Currently the original tyres are 225 65 17 with an H rating. Going on line, it is suggested that these are the wrong size. Any thoughts on the correct size!
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Post by charliefarlie on Apr 30, 2018 21:36:44 GMT
I have to say I wouldn’t change them....
Most tyres now actually have little or no rubber in them they are made from man made silica. Silica does not deteriorate like rubber. If it was me I would do a bit of research into the rubber content or not of the actual tyres on the vehicle.
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Post by flyboyprowler on Apr 30, 2018 22:05:02 GMT
I have to say I wouldn’t change them.... Most tyres now actually have little or no rubber in them they are made from man made silica. Silica does not deteriorate like rubber. If it was me I would do a bit of research into the rubber content or not of the actual tyres on the vehicle. I think that if we were just doing local driving, I would definitely keep them. However, we will be doing 8 hours a day of fasting driving for 6 days in total, so I think I will just bite the bullet and change them. So far the best price including fitting on line is £200 for the 2 from formula one autocentres and that is for Goodyear efficientgrip. |
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Post by davidwilson on May 1, 2018 5:59:59 GMT
Currently the original tyres are 225 65 17 with an H rating. Going on line, it is suggested that these are the wrong size. Any thoughts on the correct size! They must surely be the same 225 65 17 but the speed rating can be higher. Mobile fitters come to you and are competitive on price and I have found good on fitting. I used tyresonthedrive but there are others. All the best. |
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Post by Mb2t on May 1, 2018 6:12:55 GMT
I have to say I wouldn’t change them.... Most tyres now actually have little or no rubber in them they are made from man made silica. Silica does not deteriorate like rubber. If it was me I would do a bit of research into the rubber content or not of the actual tyres on the vehicle. I think that if we were just doing local driving, I would definitely keep them. However, we will be doing 8 hours a day of fasting driving for 6 days in total, so I think I will just bite the bullet and change them. So far the best price including fitting on line is £200 for the 2 from formula one autocentres and that is for Goodyear efficientgrip. ... I would avoid the above mentioned outfit... Had bad experience lately, especially if you have TPMS. |
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Post by davrav on May 1, 2018 8:57:32 GMT
I have to say I wouldn’t change them.... Most tyres now actually have little or no rubber in them they are made from man made silica. Silica does not deteriorate like rubber. If it was me I would do a bit of research into the rubber content or not of the actual tyres on the vehicle. Still almost half rubber, either natural or synthetic Charlie. Silica is used as a filler, along with loads of other stuff such as the steel and fabrics. Recycled rubber too. I suspect that cheaper makes use quite a lot of that. Interesting article on silica in tyre compounds below: www.thoughtco.com/silica-enhanced-rubber-compounds-3234486 |
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Post by phaeton on May 1, 2018 10:38:02 GMT
Currently the original tyres are 225 65 17 with an H rating. Going on line, it is suggested that these are the wrong size. Any thoughts on the correct size!
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Post by bigkev on May 1, 2018 11:43:10 GMT
Not withstanding the mileage youz are aboot to cover, Ainz, and the speeds, the bliddy HEAT you are going to will crack what MUST be very much already hardened and deteriorating SUBSTRATE , regardless of percentages of differing compounds. Binrum for sake of safefullity.
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Post by unclebob on May 1, 2018 16:54:54 GMT
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