Getting used to running on rags again........

Yes Willem they were...but I am not all that sure they told the WHOLE story when they got back, its amazing the BAD things that slowly slip ones mind.....

My problems with rags is that there's too much black stuff between here and the desert, and then on the way back again.

Rags ?? Rags?? I will bring you a new pair of shoes over if yours are in rags.

P.S. I like to see you run anywhere. LOL. Bare foot or in rags.

Yes Willem, do take heart that Sprigg et al drove all over that country in the '60's on rag tyres.
But, please tell, what other 16" tyres were available in those days, and of course what were the vehicles rotating them? (hope no Landies!!)
For the last 10 yrs. I have been bush bashing in w. qld. on 7.60 x16 x 8ply radials, (work, prospecting across country) no more problems than the previous Trojans. Just need to keep the buggers pumped up, forget about the ride. But surely your not in such a rush anyway?
But , as you are now equiped with split rims (only way to go) a couple of spare cases and tubes should be no worries.
You are correct on the dune situation though, those skinny rags dig in like all getout and letting the pressure down dont help all that much. I would be taking a couple of rolls of 12" chook wire, should be plenty of room in the trailer. Just roll it out, peg at the top end and up you go.
good tripping kesh

This week funnily enough I swapped the 105 over to splits and 10 plys myself Willem.

I can't relax running tubeless as they are a bugger to fix with anything more than a nail puncture. Having experienced no less than 10 flats in a day driving in the WA Goldfields, it's splits or nothing for me when it comes to genuine 'off-track' work.

What did they end up costing? did you check out the 16 ply super lug?

i have been finding the on going discussions about rags or radials for off track treks very interesting. i have done no where near the research others have but did come across this bit of advice on another site.
"For a tough and effective expedition tyre, the best is the Michelin XZL as used by the British Army the world over. The only tyre I would choose over the XZL is the XZY, another tyre from Michelin but this is a 12 ply road tyre rather than a 10 ply off road one."
unfortunately i havent been able to find much information on this tyre, even if it is sold here in aus or at what sizes. has anyone had any experience with this tyre or have any information on it?

peter

Willem - Goeie dag

I'm looking for these to put on the Defender in 7.6x16 12-ply. Are they a dedicated tube tyre? How are they on wet roads... acceptable or bloody dangerous?

Secondly, can I ask where they can be bought from over here? They look like a SuperGripper - but are apparently far stronger. I'm very interested in seeing what you think of them - especially at $160 a corner!

Cheers
Chris