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#1 Indy Orange

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Posted 12 November 2021 - 08:51 PM

Hi all ,what should the correct tyre pressure be for 13 inch 205/60 tyres be ? Ta Paul.

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Posted 12 November 2021 - 10:40 PM

Hi Paul,

With a question like that, she must be ready to go on the road?

 

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Posted 12 November 2021 - 11:10 PM

Very close Marty, just have to bolt on the stabiliser bar, splash tray and attach the exhaust up to the exhaust manifold properly.

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Posted 13 November 2021 - 12:22 AM

13 psi when you want to launch  :3gears:



Between 32 and 35 psi thats what i used to run 



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Posted 13 November 2021 - 08:32 AM

Yeah that's a bit like asking what type of undies should I wear!

 

It depends on the tyre, the car, the type of driving you do (or the type of driver you are), and whether you're looking for ride comfort or economy or performance or long wear.

 

If you can put up with a harsher ride I prefer them with a higher pressure (actually slightly above Gene's quoted range), that tends to wear the sides of the tread less for me, but I like going around corners faster than most people.

 

Also keep in mind that tyre pressure will increase with temperature, so if you start at 35psi cold and drive for hours at high speed on the highway, your actual running pressure would be closer to 40psi (the difference varies from tyre to tyre)

 

If you're doing high mileage then you need to try a few different pressures to feel what they're like and watch how the tyre is wearing so you can adjust accordingly.

 

If it only gets driven to church on the third Sunday of every month then the tyres will likely be past their used-by date before they wear out anyway (depending on the front wheel to rear wheel rotational differences of course  :P ).



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Posted 14 November 2021 - 09:54 AM

Thanks fellas, I’ve put 33psi in them all round ,so I’ll see how they go.
On another note trying to get an old school wheel alignment done these days isn’t easy is it?
I’ve got these tyres fitted.

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Posted 14 November 2021 - 11:48 AM

Found this

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Edited by lx308, 14 November 2021 - 11:50 AM.


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Posted 14 November 2021 - 01:30 PM

I'd say more likely start at 36 cold, those eagers will be way older than 5 yo because of when they where last produced, so i would assume a road worthy fail straight away to be honest.

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Posted 14 November 2021 - 01:43 PM

Gary those tyres are 2006 , brand new old stock which have been stored correctly, there’s no cracks or anything and they still have the little rubber nodes .
I thought that would be an automatic fail to , but I’ve spoken to the inspector about it and he said it shouldn’t be a problem. Fingers crossed.

Edited by Indy Orange, 14 November 2021 - 01:48 PM.


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Posted 14 November 2021 - 02:35 PM

I pulled the original spare out of an EH ute a while ago. Shut one eye and pumped it up to 40psi. There were a few small cracks that appeared but it held together. If a nearly 60 year old tyre can still hold air like that, then I doubt a 15 year old Eager will give you problems below 200kph.



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Posted 14 November 2021 - 02:53 PM

I wouldn't use 2006 made tyres. Risking panel damage at the very least if 1 blows out.

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Posted 14 November 2021 - 02:58 PM

I see your point Tony . I may end up buying new tyres and putting the original rims back on anyway.They are still quite soft though.

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Posted 14 November 2021 - 03:00 PM

I wouldn't use 2006 made tyres. Risking panel damage at the very least if 1 blows out.

Wont happen they are not retreads 



They will be fine 

just don’t go racing with them 



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Posted 15 November 2021 - 12:26 AM

If there is any problem, just get your r W inspector & insurance company to call Gene for his thoughts. I'm sure they'll see it his way. Tyres are like $600 for peace of mind & insurance coverage. Put the eagers on a boat trailer.

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Posted 15 November 2021 - 08:05 AM

Should Australia have a ban on tyres over 10 years old?

 

To many motorists, tyres are just necessary pieces of rubber to ensure your car can actually drive on the road. However, the importance of tyres and tyre condition cannot be stressed enough.

A car’s tyres are the one and only thing that keep your car in contact with the road. They not only determine how well the car will handle and brake, but will also have an impact on the comfort of the ride and even the overall running costs.

It doesn’t matter how high-tech the vehicle is or how expensive its components are, if the tyres are not up to standard then the vehicle’s safety is immediately compromised.

 

There are many articles about tyre maintenance and routine checks, but one important consideration that is often overlooked is the actual age of a tyre. There are currently no laws regarding the maximum age of tyres, but this is important to consider as the condition of a tyre deteriorates over time. It is important to know when to replace tyres to ensure a safe a smooth ride. An understanding of the tyre lifespan helps you to make the best use of your car tyres.

Knowing the tyre expiry date will help you understand when exactly you need to replace your tyres and prevent accidents. The main reason why tyres deteriorate with age is due to the oxidation process. As rubber is exposed to oxygen, it dries out and starts to crack. Most of this occurs in the inner layers of the tyre, and this can eventually lead to the inner layers delaminating from the steel belts rather than flexing as they are designed to do.

 

Full write up here: https://mobiletyresh...r-10-years-old/



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Posted 15 November 2021 - 10:06 PM

Burt Munro proved most of these age theories wrong with cracked old bald tyres creating a land speed record.

Unless that part of the movie was fiction?

Just use common sense and check the tyres carefully and keep to the speed limit.

 

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Posted 15 November 2021 - 10:56 PM

If there is any problem, just get your r W inspector & insurance company to call Gene for his thoughts. I'm sure they'll see it his way. Tyres are like $600 for peace of mind & insurance coverage. Put the eagers on a boat trailer.

Gary 

 

If there is any problem, just get your r W inspector & insurance company to call Gene for his thoughts. I'm sure they'll see it his way. Tyres are like $600 for peace of mind & insurance coverage. Put the eagers on a boat trailer.

He wont have any problems if the tyres have been stored correctly and in good cond 

yes if they are showing signs of wear and cracks well common sense prevails 



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Posted 16 November 2021 - 12:10 AM

Yeah they're definitely in good nick ,and it's not as if I'm going to flat out ,it's only a 161 ,wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding ,nothing a bit of boot polish won't fix .thanks fellas.

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Posted 16 November 2021 - 06:36 PM

Indy, was that inspector an insurance guy, or from the pits?

I am in the same boat as you here, I have a pair of bridgestone potenza re710s
here that i didn't wear out much before i pulled the car off the road too long ago.
Excellent tyres, plenty still on them too. They dont look as glossy and spanking new as yours, though.
What would the insurance mobs have to say on this?
If one blew out (while we were driving sedately, of course) and put us into a tree),
besides all the heartache, would they tell us to sod off?
They may well be as good as new.

OR

All the theory about the compounds in the rubber deteriorating over time
Could be true - I'm no chemical engineer

I'm not sure if it's worth the risk
Insurance companies can be rotters

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Posted 16 November 2021 - 07:27 PM

Hi Bruce ,there must be countless cars on the road with 10 plus year old tyres ,maybe they are not used daily ,as long as they are in good condition ( not bald ,cracked ) I can’t see there being a problem ,a mate of mine has an original GTRXU1 and the tyres are definitely older than that.

but I think if getting scrutinised for rego new tyres would be the go .

cheers Paul.



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Posted 16 November 2021 - 07:39 PM

Hope it all g.oes safely for you, whichever way you jump.

By the way,

I like 35ish in my tyres so i can feel
Every dimple and ripple in the road

harf harf chuckle


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Posted 16 November 2021 - 07:49 PM

I guess any insurance company can find a loophole somewhere if they really want to.

So if you have completely rebuilt a car and your not a mechanic, something goes wrong with the steering and you hit a tree how does that go ?


 


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Posted 16 November 2021 - 09:16 PM

Hi Bruce ,there must be countless cars on the road with 10 plus year old tyres ,maybe they are not used daily ,as long as they are in good condition ( not bald ,cracked ) I can’t see there being a problem ,a mate of mine has an original GTRXU1 and the tyres are definitely older than that.

but I think if getting scrutinised for rego new tyres would be the go .

cheers Paul.

Paul, a couple of years ago I acquired my mother's 2010 Suzuki Swift. The car was given to me so there was no stamp duty payable however to transfer the rego I had to have a current safety certificate.

The tyres on the car had more than the minimum required tread depth (car had only done 20,000km) so they passed the inspection no problems however the mechanic noted that the tyres were starting to develop cracks in the tread blocks. Seems to me, in QLD at least, that hair cracks in the treads are not considered a defect. He did say that if there was any cracking in the side walls he would have defected them.
 



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Posted 16 November 2021 - 09:57 PM

Gee I would have thought visible cracks anywhere on the tyre would have been a defect for sure.

I’m going to get new 185 x 13 tyres and put them on my original rims and keep the CSAs and Bridgestones for the odd occasion.



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Posted 17 November 2021 - 09:01 AM

The Eagers were probably a better made tyre than the modern equivalents. Everything is built down to a price these days.






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