Message to Watson(JohnG) re Tyron bands

[Lutz]

Did Tyron ever get back to you on the subject of comparative performance data on how vehicles handle with and without Tyron bands, or their comments on the discussion in this forum in January?

(http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?FO=11&FM=430305)

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Hi Lutz

Glad to see your posting as we are going away in a few hours for a week

They did get back to me but the first long reply answered points individually and asked for my comments

Then the person involved passed the job on to someone else who wrote a long letter telling me how I could respond

I didn't think that it was my job to defend Tyron and I expressed that opinion as nicely as I could and said that the thread had now gone cold due to over a week passing and no more postings

They quoted some figures about fatalities with to some Ford vehicles due to the deep well in the rim

I'm sorry that I have to go now as I have to get the van ready but am glad to have been able to respond

They don't have a video showing with/without Tyrons

Maybe if they read this they will respond

I will send this to them now!!

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Hi again--have sent this thread to Tyron

Here is the previous reply:

Hi John

Firstly, let me introduce myself. I am Rick Hoddy and as of September 2009 I joined Tyron as Sales Director. To give you a little information on my past and experiences, I served in the RAF for 6

 

[AlanJ]

Well what a lot of sales hype!! Not much in the way of facts and I am a believer in the Tyron band and have them fitted. Would you buy from this man?

Agree with the "tyre well" bit as that is the main and probably ONLY advantage of them.

He is incorrect with regard to "ALL" wheels having a "well" otherwise you cannot change a tyre. My BMW X5 has Run Flats with no wheel well - a pig of a job (specialist) to repair a puncture unless tyre shop have previous experience.

When it comes time to change my caravan tyres will change over to run flats even if this means changing the wheels as well.

 

[Lutz]

I agree with Alan. Rick Hoddy from Tyron has written a lot but not once is there any reference to comparative data or test report. To be honest, I wouldn't have expected anything better from a Sales Director anyway. A Chief Engineer would have been a more appropriate source for a qualified answer.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I agree with Alan. Rick Hoddy from Tyron has written a lot but not once is there any reference to comparative data or test report. To be honest, I wouldn't have expected anything better from a Sales Director anyway. A Chief Engineer would have been a more appropriate source for a qualified answer.

No further replies in my absence then ?

 

[Lutz]

Still nothing new from Tyron. It looks as though they are quietly withdrawing from the discussion as a reaction to an inability to provide convincing comparable data relating to performance of their Tyron bands.

 

[RogerL]

The Ford Explorer statistics - are from the USA, not Europe - and are these the same statistics that caused a tyre manufacturer to cease fitting that brand to Fords?

It's not ethical in my book to use the same fatality statistics to justify different things!

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Its strange how this topic comes up the day before we are due to go away

As stated above I emailed a link to this current thread to Tyron

Their reply is still awaited !!

They seem to be missing a golden opportunity to defend their product

I am undewhelmed

 

[WatsonJohnG]

That should have read UNDERWHELMED or disillusioned or.....

 

[AlanJ]

Although I had Tyron Bands fitted to my new van last year. On review of all the evidence and experience I have to say I am disappointed with the company response in defence of their product.

As stated above by many experienced members they are probably "an aid" in keeping the tyre on the wheel rim during a blow out or rapid deflation of the tyre - but probably no more than that which these days one can get from "Run Flats" more reliably and less fitting hassle.

I have also reviewed the many threads on various forums with regard to "pre-puncture sealants". Again many for and against.

I am going on a 4000 mile European Tour for three months in June and having a new(ish) car with the latest manufactures "fad" of no spare wheel and also having a larger size back v front profile so would mean carrying two spares made me very nervous indeed as the likelyhood of some of these "off the beaten track" countries having my BMW X5 spec tyres most unlikely. I also see that with Red Pennant if you do not have a "spare" there is a hefty additional payment!

To this end I have just injected "Puncture Safe UK" (what was Ultra-Seal USA basically) into my car and caravan tyres.

Taking all the "Pro's & Con's" from various sources into account I have concluded that this is the best solution "for me".