Thats a huge one. Think it may be kackered.
I think I see the problem with it mate.
Rags are tyres with nylon construction and Steels are, as the name suggets, steel radials. Just a word of warning, your vehicles compliance plate states that your vehicle must be fitted with a certain size and type of tyre, fitting a lesser tyre, EG. a rag tyre, then you technically won't be roadworthy or your insurance may be compromised.A fellow in the 4x4 club said that the Oodnadatta track was pretty bad for punctures. He said that the older style tyres, he called them 'rags' I think, stand up to the rocks really well. Does he mean the pre-radial type, or ones that are not steel belted? Not sure ). Apparently they are narrower and make it a bit harder on the steering as they bite into the ruts easier.
But he said he went through there on these 'rags' and had no problems compared to the modern tyres. So, if you can't afford a second set of tyres for the Oodnadatta track, like me, I guess it's a matter of slower speeds.
or a wooden stake!
Did you notice any loss of pressure prior to the blow-out?
That's one way to get your attention.No just heard the Bang !
Bushnut, there is nothing u can't fix with sticky tape..........except my tyre or.......... what's left of it.