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tinner12002
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Jul 18, 2014

Something to think about..LT or ST tires

I think all or most tire stores are watching more about what tire/size that came on the item that the tires are being put on and not wanting to stray from that because of the liability that is involved.
That would or could be a nasty lawsuit for both the trailer owner and the tire store if an LT tire blew out on a trailer that was suppose to only have ST tires and caused an accident causing a death. I'm betting the courts would rule in the victims favor that ST tires should have been on that trailer.
Just my .02 and something I always try to keep in mind.

46 Replies

  • For years now I've had tire shops tell me, the only tires they can put on my truck are what came on it, or a factory optional size. I assume for the same reason.
  • Anything is possible in our no accountability, litigious society. Some tire installers already will not change type and size tires from OEM.
  • I know there are trailer mfgers that put lt tires on from the factory,so I imagine they would be the responsible party if a problem were to arise. I went to take a look at the Sailun spec sheet and it does NOT show those tire as being suggested for rv trailers. The trailers they show are tractor trailers and low boys. I agree with the OP that if a tire shop takes it upon themselves to change tire types or sizes that the responsibility would fall on them. JMO
  • I wasn't aware that LT tires were for motorized vehicles only.
  • I'm sure that's fine if they are stated for trailer use only. I'm referring to LT tires manufactured for use on motorized vehicles.
  • FYI, there are LT tires that state on the sidewall "for trailer use only". The G rated Sailun S637 is one.