ST vs LT Tires -- I'm confused
I've moved up from a TT to a 5'er. Years ago I replaced the TT tires with Maxxis ST based on just about universal recommendations. Had them for 3 yrs without a single problem of any type. Now I'v...
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Me Again wrote:
But Vulcaneer that does not count. You most likely quit crubbing your tires, hitting alligators on the highway and other bad habits that were causing the failures. As it just could not be the tires were subpar!
It is like a 35 pound tire is better than a 44 to 59 pound tire and that is why they have higher ratings. They weigh less therefore they can hold up more!
Chris
Oh!!! I've scrubbed plenty of LT's too. And runned over more than a couple gators with 'em, as well. But never runned over a gator with my ST's. Maybe an Armadillo or two. And there was once an old Nun crossing the street. So maybe that was it.
Regardless, I think the LT's might make enough noise that the Nuns hear me coming and get outta the way. Whatever the LT's do, they work better. But I only have 4 that work for me...vs...9 ST's. Using percentages, it is 100% vs. 75%.
