Tyres for 2006 Jayco Stirling van

circlek · Veteran Member

Tyres for 2006 Jayco Stirling van

Possum3 · Guru

heck date of manufacture; www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/passenger/care/age.aspx Old tyres prone to harden with age and crack causing blowouts.

You normally get what you pay for in Tyres Avoid cheap Chinese/Korean imports, if you are predominately driving on made roads Light Truck are normally best bet

TheHeaths · Guru

Chris,

Might help if you put up what size/style of tyres you are looking at.

If van is the same one as your avatar, I think they are 14 inch, and probably either 185 or 195 size. Also probably a Highway terrain, rather than an All Terrain type off/dirt road tyre.

I would certainly recommend light truck as well for increased safety and more rigid tread.

I would also keep to the more well known brands such as Goodyear, Bridgestone, Kumho, Toyo etc rather than a cheap import. A good tyre is cheap insurance for your safety and van.

circlek · Veteran Member

Thanks Ian, the tyres are Maxxis DOT UYZC P215/75/R15 then has this number 102S

I've been on the Maxxis website to check for the age but ours don't have a number after the DOT code

We don't want to go to the expense of buying four new tyres if they don't need to be changed. They all look good, no drying out or cracks and lots of tread.

Would anyone know if these would be the tyres that came with the Jayco van? Thanks blankstare

TheHeaths · Guru

Chris,

I suspect that they are replacement tyres, as I believe that the sizes I quoted were original fitment for Jayco at that time.

A quick check is to look at the VIN plate in the front boot. That will state a tyre size I believe, that would have been the original fitment to the van.

ST391GQ · Senior Member

AFAIK...the dot code on tyres doesn't have much to do with build date....but then those who actually know might be of the opposite opinion.

The tyre build date would be something like "46/14' or "46-14" which is actually branded on carcase near the bead on one side. This means the tyre was made in the 46th week of 2014.

With motorcycle tyres...the end date recommended for decent tyre is 7 years after manufacture. Having owned some 38 bikes to date...some bought secondhand with.... err "elderly" tyres...I have just changed them if getting close to 7 years ...regardless of their perceived condition. I also apply this to my Patrol. Peugeot and caravan as well . The tyres that have a bit of tread left with no cracks go out west to be used mostly on comb trailers behind headers...being towed at about 40kmh max

HTH.

Cheers Keith

circlek · Veteran Member

Hi Ian, checked the vin plate and it does say 185R14. Now I'm a little confused, we would have to buy new rims as well? The van is nice and level with the ute, if we go back to 14in it would be lower?

TheHeaths · Guru

Chris,

I have looked at tyre ratings on web. 102 S means 850 kg per tyre (102), maximum speed 180 kmh (s). So that is what your current tyres are rated at.

I have also checked ratings for 185R14 tyres, and the highest rated ones I could see in a quick check were also 102 S.

Thus, the tyres you have fitted currently meet the rating requirement that the van has. I don't know if that still means it is legal, but at least you are covered for weight and speed.

As for replacing them, if you want to move to the 185R14, yes, you would need to get new rims again, and yes it would lower it a little. However, if you can check with someone re legality of the new tyre sizes, and find the date of manufacture, you may be able to leave them on if they are legal, in date and still serviceable.

Good luck checking that. I would probably try a tyre place, or perhaps the Registration dept.

Gundog · Guru

I have a 25 ft 2006 Stirling, which has 15" wheels 5 stud wheels. Currently I have 225/65/15 Toyo light truck tyres. I considered upgrading them them to a 6 stud pattern to match the ute, but in the end I could not justify the expense of changing the rims and hubs for a small benefit (the ute runs on 235/65/15 tyres ).

UPO · Veteran Member

Morning Chris - FWIIW, we have a 04 Heritage 24ft - when bought 3 years ago, it was on the original Dunlop SP ( think that was the designation ) did a couple of short trips then noticed cracks around the sidewalls - the van had been used as a site van for about 4 years and so plenty of tread.

Before next outing installed 235/75 R15 XL -Firestone Destination A/T - a Light Truck tyre - on the standard Jayco 15 x 6.5 JJ rims AFAIK. Surprisingly the local Kmart tyre place was the best price supply, balanced & fitted to rim - I took the old tyres & rims in. From memory $1000 neat for 5 tyres.

Since done about 13-15,000 and no sign of ware / scuffing.

Phoned the Qld state Firestone tech manager & he was very helpful in advising correct pressure for load, type of van etc Reasonably tall tyre so van gained a bit ov clearance over the Dunlops. Run at 40 PSI for 2500Kg loaded tandem.

As said, tyre manufacture date is stamped into the side wall down near the bead - and often hard to see in shade.

Safe travels

UPO - Richard

-- Edited by UPO on Saturday 2nd of January 2016 09:44:52 AM

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

if your not sure on tyres ? Can original brand, type tyres be bought ?
Slightly off subject ..
It amasses me people who buy expensive vehicles then fit the cheapest tyre on the market..
Yes performance cars $80K plus with Sam Yang tyres..
Obviously STILL paying vehicle off ??

circlek · Veteran Member

Thanks everyone for your advice and comments, I have finally managed to speak to the original owner and he has confirmed that they are indeed the original tyres so looks like new ones are the go. Also, the rims were changed to 15" at the Jayco dealer when he purchased it. smile