question on tire research
I don't do much posting, mostly because we are not full times, thus we dont' have experience to give good, sound advise. I do follow this site and do learn some things . The number of postings in r...
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grumpy says wrote:
So the total miles would probably be in mid to upper 5 digit range.
Thats what I thought.
I get that many miles out of one set of LT tires on each of my Equipment and RV trailers. I have over 800k miles towing equipment/flatdeck trailers with 3.5k on up to 10k axles and 14"/15"/16" tires to make a living over a 11+ year period. Thats not counting miles pulling three different 5th wheel RV trailer up to 13k GVWR.
We all know a ST is engineered just for trailers and most folks know a LT can be used in a steer/drive and trailer position and is recommended to do so by the tire makers.
We don't see or hear stories about LT popping off of wheels unless it was severally under inflated.
grumpy says wrote:
Forgot one very important piece of the puzzle. Dexter has always said to make sure your rims are rated for the tire being installed. YOU CAN't PUT LT's on rims designed for only ST's. Something else most people don't check.
Dexter or any wheel maker does not make their trailer wheels specific for a ST tire. I'm sure the forum/trailer manufacturers/dot/Dexter/etc would like a credible link or a source for that opinion.
Good grief this is getting silly.
