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Front tyre needed
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:20 am
by Morph
I need a front tyre for AUKie. The tyre is the original that came with the kit, (10 years, 500 hours old, not bad) and has the size in inches. 11 X 4.00-5. Any ideas of where I can get one

In fact I would need two, one for another Challenger at the field as well
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:45 am
by kb
without being funny

, have you tried someone like tiger wheel and tyre?? If they can't help, they would probably know where to get it? Just a idea, use it or don't.
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:49 am
by Morph
Tried that, they put me on to the Forklift guys. These guys only stock solids, which probably weigh a ton. They put me on to Tyrecor and they only have a 11 X 4.00-8 on the books but no stock in CT or JHB
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:54 am
by kb
Hang on a second, check the weight of that solid. it "might" not weight all that much more, and you are then guaranteed not to ever have a puncture on that wheel.
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:46 pm
by Morph
I discovered that this tyre size, 11X4.00-5 is used extensively in the ride-on mower market. I have spoken to the local Challenger agent and he says the front tyre suffers very little stress and if you've ever seen a challenger without Pilot and Pax you'll notice it stands with it's nose up in the air. Even fully loaded the weight on the front wheel is very low, due to it's balance and center of gravity.
So after a few more calls I can get the tyres here in CT at, wait for it,

..............a pricely R67.00 ex VAT :D :D :D

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:53 pm
by kb
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:55 pm
by Wart
That thinks it's above the rest?
stands with it's nose up in the air.
Can you use the Challenger to mow lawns?
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:21 pm
by Morph
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:24 pm
by Wart
Please don't say "Flymo", that reminds me of the TV ad from the late 70's with the guy in the tux dancing around the garden like a fairy!
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:28 pm
by Morph
SO YOU'RE CALLING ME A FAIRY NOW ARE YOU

DO YOU WANNA TAKE THIS OUTSIDE

:D :D
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:31 pm
by Wart
BRING YOUR FLYMO AND WE WILL TAKE IT INTO THE GARDEN (maybe I can get my grass cust at the same time):!:

:D :D
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:36 pm
by kb
Should edit your signature, "Flymo II Clipped Grass Special"
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:42 pm
by Morph
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:44 pm
by kb
Ok guys, we all know now that Morpheus can take 3 posts against him, before he starts "shredding"
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:50 pm
by Morph