Update on Hercules TerraTracs

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:32

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Member -Signman

After 4th rotation (rear to front same side/ cross over fronts to rear) now done 34054 km.
Original tread depth 10mm. 1 pair now showing 7.5mm- other pair showing just under 7mm.
Has done number of weekenders- incl. Yerranderie, Abercrombie, Yengo, Watagans, Stockton etc.
And even to Cape York via Gunshot and OTL.
Overall performance has been good- although they don't like sticky mud.
Touch wood !!- no punctures or other problems. They do retain pressures well, although I do check frequently and run the 4lb rule on the black top especially when loaded.
If I get 50000km out of them I'll be happy- & they're cheap!!

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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 16:57

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 16:57

Great to hear however for a 4wd with the larger tyres it;s 6lb Rule.
Tyre Pressures NRMA
Tyre pressures - do-it-yourself check
It is impossible to list the correct pressures for every vehicle, due to variation in size, load, etc. This easy check will help you find the best pressure for your vehicle tyres.
First inflate the tyres to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer of the trailer or the tyre you are using. Secondly, Drive your vehicle for a distance of 100 km, preferably on a highway.
Recheck the tyre pressures immediately after pulling over and compare them with the pressures you had at the start of your run. If the pressures are right, the hot readings should be 4 psi (28 kPa) higher than the cold readings.
If there is a greater than 4psi (28 kPa) difference between these pressures, the tyre temperature is too high and the pressure needs to be increased. If there is less than 4 psi (28 kPa) difference, the pressure needs to be lowered.
Large 4WD tyres will have a differential of 6 psi (42 kPa).
Be sure to use the same accurate gauge for both readings.

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Cheers Dodg.

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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 08:37

Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 08:37

I've been using the 4psi now for over 20yrs on all my 4bys- and it works for me..

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Reply By:- Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 19:37

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 19:37

G'Day Signman,

Are they the A/T or M/T, 6ply, 8ply, 10ply?

I have 10ply A/T and expect closer to 70K from them, inlcuding a couple of longer trips on dirt.

Regards

Rolande

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