Olympic Overlander Problems
Submitted: Monday, Aug 16, 2004 at 23:36
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David Marshall
Olympic overlanders on a troop carrier, two have blown out at around 60 000ks, normal wear no prior damage and correct pressure. Tyre retailer has replaced all tyres on a pro rata for wear basis, including a new spare and states that they have had a higher than normal return rate than with other tyres. Tyres replaced after a call to Dunlop and done as a warranty.
Question : Should they be on a troopy?
Browsing this site I see a discussion about "load speed rating", are all overlanders rated the same? The ones on my Hilux say 109N.
Very much appreciate some insight on this issue.
Reply By: Vince NSW - Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 09:27
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 09:27
David,
I think you have done
well to get 60,000 out of them.
I put a set on my Fronteria while in Tas, (Yhey were the only tyres I could get) and they were rodgered at 50,000, even with normal pressures and rotations.
I now run BFG At's.
Vince
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 11:20
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 11:20
Is this them?
What size are you running? All but the 235s are Light Truck designated, so should be fine.
Good explaination of tire size/ratings here
I agree 60,000 isnt a great run, but is also not a bad run - but depends on terrain, weight of car, towing etc. lots of variables.
Were they both the same tire that blew -
EG left front/right rear/right fron/left rear that blew??
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Reply By: David Marshall - Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 23:27
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2004 at 23:27
They are 31X10.50R15LT 109N O/LANDR OLY
I found this link in my search:
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One front one rear, Truckster.
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