Time to re-shoe the truck

[Big Boy]

I was at the Ford dealership yesterday, and the manager advised that it was time to change the tyres on my truck. I do check regularly, and I've driven cars legally with a lot less tread, but this is my first truck.

Anyway, that's why. What I need to know is where is the best place to go? I've had a couple of punctures repaired successfully at Bridgestone, but I've often heard people singing the praises of B Quick.

I'm not looking for anything fancy, just replacing like with like (Bridgestone Dueler). An idea of what it should cost would also be useful.

[barry720]

B quick has always been good for me. fair prices, good advice and service. Plus is that they are everywhere so if you have a problem they will fix it anywhere.

[Farang]

Some price indications you'll find at:

http://www.b-quik.com/en/index.php

https://www.cockpit.co.th/index.aspx

http://thaityre.com/en/

AFAIK B-quick has a habit of suggesting replacements on parts that just might need replacing. So use your own judgement.

[Big Boy]

Good feedback so far - thank you.

Now more specifically, are there any specific recommendations from this list, are probably more importantly, anything I should avoid:

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[PeteC]

Personally I like Bridgestone and Yokohama for trucks and SUV's. Not necessarily in that order. If you are coming off Bridgestone, perhaps try Yokohama this time for comparison.

[Big Boy]

Not necessarily coming off Bridgestone, still considering options. However, I was surprised that replacing like with like will cost 50% more than other options, and not available at B Quick.

B Quick after care sounds promising.

[cookie102]

I have run on Bridgstone, Michelin and Hankook and found Hankook to be better on my Vigo. The last set I purchased were from Kosol up near the airport who gave me a much better deal than B Quick.

[Nereus]

I was at the Ford dealership yesterday, and the manager advised that it was time to change the tyres on my truck. I do check regularly, and I've driven cars legally with a lot less tread, but this is my first truck.

Erm, would be interesred to know what they mean by "time". I am sure that you have not had the car long enough to exceed, or even come close, to the "time" factor. How many Kms have they done?

Stick with the well know brands, as there are some rubbish tyres sold here (including some Bridgestones).

As mentioned, Kosol are reliable. I have had a good run with Nitto, but they are are a bit more expensive. Their Highway Terrain perform much better than the Bridgestones that they replaced.

[STEVE G]

On the same subject, I was at Toyota Cha Am for a service on my Vigo about a month a go and I asked about a set of tyres. They reckoned they could supply them cheaper than anyone else in the area but I haven't had time to go around and find out, I'm back next month and will get a set, has anyone found their prices to be any good.

[Big Boy]

I was at the Ford dealership yesterday, and the manager advised that it was time to change the tyres on my truck. I do check regularly, and I've driven cars legally with a lot less tread, but this is my first truck.

Erm, would be interesred to know what they mean by "time". I am sure that you have not had the car long enough to exceed, or even come close, to the "time" factor. How many Kms have they done?

Stick with the well know brands, as there are some rubbish tyres sold here (including some Bridgestones).

As mentioned, Kosol are reliable. I have had a good run with Nitto, but they are are a bit more expensive. Their Highway Terrain perform much better than the Bridgestones that they replaced.

I've said many times, for mechanically or associated bits, I am a complete ignoramus. My visit to Ford was probably the most productive I've ever had apart from the first time I said that I wanted a Ford Ranger. Ford weren't trying to sell me a set of tyres, so I took his word for it.

My wife has clarified what was said i.e. I should change at 50K Kms. I thought he said now.

My car has done just over 47K Km. IMHO there is still plenty of tread on the tyres for saloon car use, but I've never had a truck before. I've just taken a photo of 2 of the tyres. All 4 are the same, with even wear across each tyre.

Driver's side front tyre

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Driver's side rear tyre

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[Nereus]

That`s a good run, and still a bit left in them. Whatever you decide I would wait until the cooler weather starts, as heat is a big killer of any tyre.

[cookie102]

I have learnt that in Thailand it has nothing to do with the amount of tread left but to do with the date of manufacture of the tyre. It is recommended that the tyres are replaced at 4 years as after that due to the temperatures in Thailand they are more likely to explode.
If you look at the side wall of the tyre where it gives the size it also gives the year and month of manufacture, and I would guess that this is what the main agent picked up on.

[Nereus]

The following link shows some good info about tyres. Maxxis are available here, but I have not used them.

http://www.maxxistyres.com.au/?id=4

It is recommended that the tyres are replaced at 4 years as after that due to the temperatures in Thailand they are more likely to explode

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I have heard this story also. Many cars and trucks in Australia as an example, run on roads with much higher temperatures than encountered here. More tyres fail due to incorrect inflation pressure than any other reason.

The last set of tyres that I fitted: LT 245 / 75 R16 120 R, cost 6,000 Baht each. (Nitto)

[VincentD]

Also check the 'wear bar' - it's a bar running across the groove at at a certain depth. As the tire wears the bar keeps getting closer to the tread, and once it is at the same depth you are at the minimum legal wear limit.
When you do replace the tires do take note of the date of manufacture printed on the sidewall as in WWYY. Many tires especially in the provinces can sit for more than a year in stock before being sold.

[europtimiste]

I also have a truck and experienced tyre prices. Depends if you want to spend a lot of money you buy Bridgestone or Michelin, Dunlop Goodyear etc.... There are also cheaper good tyres as Deestone and Maxxis. I buy at a small shop Phetkasem soi 6 same corner as Mazda dealer. Another shop is a little further than Big C : name Max Shop. Worth to ask their prices.