Bridgestone 697 on extinct list!

Submitted: Monday, Jul 13, 2015 at 17:29
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Just tried to buy a replacement for my cruiser, found a split in the sidewall and only 20k on it. Apparently no duellers in the country for the 285/60 18's and customer service can't tell me when it is safe to leave home.....not happy and I've only got 11 Bridgestones on my truck and van....
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Reply By: allein m - Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015 at 10:53

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015 at 10:53
interesting I live in Broken Hill and I can say they are very popular tyre for tourists and locals so what now
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Reply By: dublediff - Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015 at 13:02

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015 at 13:02
From customer service....might get them in 3 weeks...
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Reply By: Member - Will 76 Series - Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:41

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 10:41
Dublediff, That is not good after only 20k. I have had two sets of Duelers all round and am currently running Coopers but they are getting thin so I am looking at the returning to the Dueler 697 or even the M/T 674. The grip on the duelers is hard to beat for all round dirt, sand and terrain.
Any idea what caused the sidewall split?
Regards Will
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Follow Up By: dublediff - Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:42

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:42
It wasn't off road, probably picked up something from a truck on the highway.....best tyres won't beat that. Love the duellers otherwise.
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Reply By: dublediff - Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:44

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:44
Just got a replacement through my local Bridgestone dealer in Hoppers Crossing, got one transferred interstate. Bloody customer service pays lip service only. The local,blokes on the shop front got it done, thanks.
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Follow Up By: Member - Chargergirl76 - Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:52

Thursday, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:52
Good to hear you got it sorted. Hubby works for Bridgestone, could have had him check on availability for you otherwise
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