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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There is no incentive for a tire company to make a good ST .
ST tires are a price item .
That is why the G26 and the equivalent Continental Vanco 2 in the size of 225 /70 R 15 load range D are currently the heaviest tires available in 15 inch .
The maxxis E rated ST is about 4 pounds lighter than the LT Vanco 2 and Goodyear G26
That is also why there are not dozens of competitors to the G26 and Vanco 2 .
Most people are shopping price .
ST tires are a price item .
That is why the G26 and the equivalent Continental Vanco 2 in the size of 225 /70 R 15 load range D are currently the heaviest tires available in 15 inch .
The maxxis E rated ST is about 4 pounds lighter than the LT Vanco 2 and Goodyear G26
That is also why there are not dozens of competitors to the G26 and Vanco 2 .
Most people are shopping price .
