Tire Load Range
MY 5er has a GVRW of 10,800. I now have the OEM Akuret 235/80/16. Max load range is 3417. Maaxis of the same size is 3420. Discount tire recommends an LT and I am aware of the debates. The tire they r...
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Francesca is confused .
It has been shown repeatedly that the ST rating system over- rates to a 15 % factor to an LT tire .
As long as the LT tire at 2540 # rating exceeds the load carried you are good to go .
The LT tire at 2540 # rating is a much better tire than the 2830 # rated ST tire .
The ST 22570R15 load range E Chang-Shin of Taiwan Maxxis weighs about 30 # .
Every Goodyear store will mount the LT rated Cargo G26 on a trailer .
Francesca is squeamish because she does not know her subject .
She still believes an ST tire is a good tire .
That is wrong .
The LT tire is superior in every way .
It has been shown repeatedly that the ST rating system over- rates to a 15 % factor to an LT tire .
As long as the LT tire at 2540 # rating exceeds the load carried you are good to go .
The LT tire at 2540 # rating is a much better tire than the 2830 # rated ST tire .
The ST 22570R15 load range E Chang-Shin of Taiwan Maxxis weighs about 30 # .
Every Goodyear store will mount the LT rated Cargo G26 on a trailer .
Francesca is squeamish because she does not know her subject .
She still believes an ST tire is a good tire .
That is wrong .
The LT tire is superior in every way .
