Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 As the title. The tyre has been used for two weeks and it just popped. Pressures were checked before the drive (32 for a 19") and there is no visable nail or whatever in it. No reason, just a shreading blow out. Any clues? EDIT: It was driving at 60mph on a smooth link road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Been sat on the shelf a long time, what's the date stamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 what make of tyre, what speed rating and did you bounce it up a kerb at any point? A 19" wheel has almost no sidewall which means it does not absorb bumps too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Were you in Cumbria today? Did you pass a taxi rank? Did you hear a loud bang followed immediately by a second one? If so you had a lucky day my friend. Tyres are cheap in comparison to the possible outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Been sat on the shelf a long time, what's the date stamp? I read they had one ages ago but cant seem to find where to find it? what make of tyre, what speed rating and did you bounce it up a kerb at any point? No where near a kerb JB, I cant seem to see a speed rating on them but they are these ACCELERA I have used them on mine for the past four years with no troubles at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 usually if tyres sit on the shelf for a long time the rubber will partly dry....with any rubber really, and seeming as branners pointed out your on 19's...it just seems you were given a dodgy tyre mate:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 usually if tyres sit on the shelf for a long time the rubber will partly dry....with any rubber really, and seeming as branners pointed out your on 19's...it just seems you were given a dodgy tyre mate:( I guess because there an irregular size (265/30/19) there not ordered that much and sit around, Any ideas on how to combat this? (Apart from get 17's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Restorer Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I guess because there an irregular size there not ordered that much and sit around, Any ideas on how to combat this? (Apart from get 17's) 18's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 go for better quailty tyres next time, order them in, doubt you can do anything about it, unless you can find the date on the tyres, your purchase reciepts, law info and figure it all out to prove they wernt fit for sale, to be honest this is why im sticking with wide 17", original ride size for the car and tyres (a regular service item) which arnt hard to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Is there a specific place or code to tell the date from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 i duno dude, ill do some research for ya, if i get anything ill post up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 was it drivers side that blew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 was it drivers side that blew passenger side rear mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html this seems like it has all the info, lower down the page its got a bit on shelf life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html this seems like it has all the info, lower down the page its got a bit on shelf life Cool find mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 There is a stamp which should detail lot, month and year of manufactor, can't recall 100% but think there are rules on selling tires and age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html this seems like it has all the info, lower down the page its got a bit on shelf life The DOT code is 09tx27, I cant see anything like that on the website, Anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 there should be 4 number on one side of the tyre , like 2509, that would mean it was made in the 25th week of 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 there should be 4 number on one side of the tyre , like 2509, that would mean it was made in the 25th week of 2009 Checked it with a torch and the colosest we have is "DOT 09tx27" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Accelera? Look like ditch finders to me lol. I would go with manufacturing defect if it popped that quickly. There is a reason that some tyres are much more expensive than others and quality control will be one of those reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Accelera? Look like ditch finders to me lol. I would go with manufacturing defect if it popped that quickly. There is a reason that some tyres are much more expensive than others and quality control will be one of those reasons. The tyre wasent actually on my car, It was the other Supra. The weird thing is i have used these for years, Never had any problems and i have been pretty quick on them and then its on the other for two weeks, 60 mph and pop. So you think it was just a defective one? The tyres have been of the rim a month ago, That wouldent be anything to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Sounds like a badly manufactured tyre to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 i cant see a tyre just poping. my money would be on a small anount of previous damage that you havent notice that degraded as you were driving . acellera are a budgit brand but the finish on the tyres they make is verry good and they are renound as a strong tyre if not one of the best performing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Did it blow like this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=174567 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 i cant see a tyre just poping. my money would be on a small anount of previous damage that you havent notice that degraded as you were driving . acellera are a budgit brand but the finish on the tyres they make is verry good and they are renound as a strong tyre if not one of the best performing Thats what i thought, They still have safty tests no matter how cheap they are dont they. Did it blow like this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=174567 Yep, exactly like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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