Carlisles ST's? Straight Up, Yes or No?
Replacing tires on 30' Cardinal tomorrow. Had decided on Cooper LT's. Having 2nd thoughts and really in a dilemma. Have heard so many horror stories about Carlisle, but also hear they have cleaned up ...
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Me Again wrote:RinconVTR wrote:
How about the fact Carlisle RH series being rated to 87mph?
Straight off Carlisle web site just now!
"– Best practice. Do not exceed 60 mph while towing a trailer.
– Most ST trailer tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph
-Load carrying capacity decreases as heat and stress generated by
higher speed increases.
– Time and the elements weaken a trailer tire.
– 3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire,
regardless of mileage.
– It is estimated that in approximately three years, roughly
one-third of a tire's strength is gone"
Like I said, they talk out of both sides of there mouths.
Chris
Ratings vs best practice are not equal. So, what's your point?
