I know nothing about tyres etc but have split rim wheels and recently paid $240 each for 2 new tyres and tubes. I have a toyota hilux 4wd. That seemed quite expensive.
I am wondering about the feasibility of changing over to tubeless tyres. Would this save me a bit on costs?
Also would the risk of blowouts be lowered with not having tubes?
I would find that a bit rich. I have sunrasia rims and good tyres, maxxis 751s, are $210 each. Where are you? if you are out in the sticks , they are usually more expensive.Cape york enginnering at Bamaga, wanted $375 for one tyre! There is no one else up there to buy tyres from.They know they have you by the short and curleys.Luckily, I usually have 2 spares.The peninsula developement road is hard on tyres. Bill
The peninsula developement road is hard on tyres. Bill
Especially if the pressure is too high. Normal "highway" pressures are too high for rough stony roads. I found that out the hard (read "expensive") way ten years ago, had to replace four tyres in Birdsville, yes Bill, they had me by the short and curlies too! (three had blown plus one to match the others)
The tyre "wallah" at Birdsville recommended 28 - 30 psi for the roads out that way. I have a small compressor installed in the back of the Pajero to pump them back up before hitting the blacktop again.
I know nothing about tyres etc but have split rim wheels and recently paid $240 each for 2 new tyres and tubes. I have a toyota hilux 4wd. That seemed quite expensive.
I am wondering about the feasibility of changing over to tubeless tyres. Would this save me a bit on costs?
Also would the risk of blowouts be lowered with not having tubes?
Cheers
If you have split rims then you must have tubes...
Only way to use tubeless tyres would be to replace the rims...
Split rims are a thing of the past as far as new vehicles go, therefore the tyre prices are climbing, there is nothing wrong with a split rim & is easier tyo dismantle & repair out bush if you have to.
One of the biggest causes of tube failure is the rust buildup within the rim , water seeps in adound the valve slots & lock ring areas & causes the rust, some finds its way between the tube & rust band & wears a hole in the tube.
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I know nothing about tyres etc but have split rim wheels and recently paid $240 each for 2 new tyres and tubes. I have a toyota hilux 4wd. That seemed quite expensive.
I am wondering about the feasibility of changing over to tubeless tyres. Would this save me a bit on costs?
Also would the risk of blowouts be lowered with not having tubes?
Cheers
Like others have said, it depends on the tyres and the place you got them done. i paid $286 each for 4 Cooper CP2358516's recently here at Port Stephens. Fitting, balance, valves and scrap tyre disposal fee extra.
I had those 2 tyres fitted in Perth. I'm wondering if it would be more cost effective to replace the rims. Like Justcrisin said, I have had tubes go because of dirt and stuff getting in and they have cost a fair bit to repair in addition.
I would prefer to have tubeless and not have to pay so much each time I need to get new tyres plus not be vulnerable to blowouts because of dirt getting inside the tyre. Guess I'll ask the local tyre place what the costs will be to replace the rims. cheers
Tubed tyres were the choice of outback travels for years and many still prefer them to tubeless. Sometimes you will get a ploblem with a tube but more often these days yhe problems you see is sand/mud getting in beside the bead of tubeless tyres and have them going flat and this is most often started by people in 4x4s lowering the pressure for traction reasons. Tubed tyres are easier to do a roadside repair on (not talking about a plug repair). I wouldny wory to much about the rims and tyres, in the scheme of things its a small irregular exspense. If you really want to change, wait until you fit a set of tyres and often you can get a deal where the rims will only cost about half normal price cheers blaze
Yes alot of tyre places keep the rims when young guys put mags on ,and if you ask you may get a real deal when you next buy a full set" dont forget the spare has to be the same" Bob
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