NO they are not garbage my Geostar LT G rated G574's, They are not ST tires have been great and I know 4 people with them as well they are sold at ALL LES Schwab tire dealers here on the west coast with a full warranty they are a Great alternative to expensive Goodyear G614's DO NOT HEASITATE with these tires they perform great Don't listen to people that have never owned them ,I am a fulltimer and have been all over the West coast in the last 2 years with them on Crappy roads,100+ degree weather on my 15K +LB 2015 40 ft Montana 5th wheel..Very happy with them