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I have had my lux for 2 months. The car was perfect and I had no issues.
I took it for a 5000 km tyre rotation after which, at speeds of between 80km/h and 120km/h the steering wheel started shaking badly.
I took it back to Mintys in Bedfordview, who adopted a "the bigger the problem, the bigger the hammer" approach and they put loads of weights on the wheels. This only slightly improved things.
I then took it to Super Quick. who told me the tyres are defective and changed all 5 for me free of charge. I know my brother has the same issue with his lux and his Duelers. Has anyone else had an issue?
Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
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Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
To build bridges, you need to go to where the rivers are.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Which Bridgestones was it ? 694 or 697?
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Lollie they are 694's
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
nope
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
BIL had the same issue on his brand new Fortuner, ended up installing Mikem suspension - problem gone!
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
No, some of the better all-round tire I have used. No problems so far.
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Very interesting! I'm happy, very happy.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Same here. Great tyres with not a single balancing issue.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
get your suspension checked
go to russel at supa quick in sunward park
let him have a look for you
go to russel at supa quick in sunward park
let him have a look for you
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
+1Mars wrote:Same here. Great tyres with not a single balancing issue.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
+1Mars wrote:Same here. Great tyres with not a single balancing issue.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Brother inlaw had same prob with the duelers on his 2013 hilux . 
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Never had a issue,but cool they changed them for you.
Got BF's now and must say i do prefer them.
Got BF's now and must say i do prefer them.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
I also have a set at the moment.
I must say, never in my life again
I had problems from day one with punchers.
The sidewalls are also a problem. Very prone to damage.
I cannot wait for the day when they are done.
I must say, never in my life again
I had problems from day one with punchers.
The sidewalls are also a problem. Very prone to damage.
I cannot wait for the day when they are done.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
I am quite sure that your van is fitted with 694 Duelers.There is a huge differance between the 694 and 697 series.You must ask yourself the question.Do i need a harder tyre that gives me more. Kilos but which is slippery on a wet road or do i need a tyre which is safety on a wet road but get less kilos.The choice is yoursWillem van Schalkwyk wrote:I also have a set at the moment.
I must say, never in my life again
I had problems from day one with punchers.
The sidewalls are also a problem. Very prone to damage.
I cannot wait for the day when they are done.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
I am quite sure that you have the 694 series deulers om your bakkie.There is a huge dimprovement between the 694 and 697 series.You must ask yourself the question do i need a hard tyre that give me more kilos but which is dangerous on a wet road or a softer tyre that give less kilos and more safety on a wet road.The choice is yoursWillem van Schalkwyk wrote:I also have a set at the moment.
I must say, never in my life again
I had problems from day one with punchers.
The sidewalls are also a problem. Very prone to damage.
I cannot wait for the day when they are done.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Ek was ook baie happy met die 697's wat ek op die Ford gesit het, sal hulle weer opsit.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Hi Lollie,
You are correct. I've got the 694.
I can understand the softer tyre will be more prone to wear and it does have very good traction on rock, gravel and tar. Sand driving I am a bit disappointed.
It is the reliability that is not very good although the tyre is highly rated.
If these tyres only see a screw or nail laying on the side of the road the go flat.
You are correct. I've got the 694.
I can understand the softer tyre will be more prone to wear and it does have very good traction on rock, gravel and tar. Sand driving I am a bit disappointed.
It is the reliability that is not very good although the tyre is highly rated.
If these tyres only see a screw or nail laying on the side of the road the go flat.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
Duelers A/T tyres are good on the tarmac and gravel but, in my experience, not meant for rock crawling, the side walls are way too soft.
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
My brand new D4D 4x4 Hilux with Duelers had the vibration at 110km/h.. Dealer sent the van to bridgestone, they changed 1 tyre, still same the problem..
They ended up fitting 5x Michilen LTX A/T2 on my Lux, been perfect ever since..
I find the Michi's a touch more noisy, but they are so smooth. And the wet weather perfomance is far superior than the Duelers..
Did not use the Bridgestone off road, but the Michi's performed pretty good off road..
They ended up fitting 5x Michilen LTX A/T2 on my Lux, been perfect ever since..
I find the Michi's a touch more noisy, but they are so smooth. And the wet weather perfomance is far superior than the Duelers..
Did not use the Bridgestone off road, but the Michi's performed pretty good off road..
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Re: Tyre Issues Bridgestone Dueler
I had the 694's in 265/75/16 and they gave me good kilos and performance in sand (namibian dunes) and wet roads. I would fit them again if I drive more long distance. It's a good all round tyre.
I opted for something more unpractical to ensure the wife don't drive the Tuna when I'm gone, so I fitted KL71 muds and I don't see me running anything else for a long time
PS: my plan didn't work, she likes the aggressive look
I opted for something more unpractical to ensure the wife don't drive the Tuna when I'm gone, so I fitted KL71 muds and I don't see me running anything else for a long time
PS: my plan didn't work, she likes the aggressive look
