Tow Master Tires
Just had our third blowout in three trips with our 5er. The tires range from 1 1/2 years old to 10 months old. Two happened this summer in 100+ degree weather. Yesterday's happened in cool weather. ...
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FastEagle wrote:Me Again wrote:
Maybe at some point it will be acknowledged that the testing standards for ST tire s are not comprehensive enough for their use on RV trailers that travel at freeway speeds. Chris
ST tires are highway certified. Testing procedures must comply with that certification. Do those procedures have to be as stringent as tires designed for the automotive industry? NO! Why? Their operating parameters are not as demanding.
FastEagle
If their operating parameters are not as demanding, why do we read about all the failures. Please don't blame it on the users, as the same people change tire types and no longer have problems.
Additionally with two closely place axles that can be subjected to tight turns they are subjected to more demanding conditions at times. A car or pickup can not do that!
Chris
