yeah, tires again
I DID look at the search option, 21,000+ post, 4,200 under 5th wheel. had a blow out on my china bombs and decided to replace all 4. Looking around, my size was only available in the Marathon whic...
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Me Again wrote:RinconVTR wrote:
Wrong...and right. Wrong stating an LT is an LT. As LT's made for trailers are generally not found on any truck and not made at all the same at true Light Truck tires...not even close. So don't be fooled.
The Kumho's and G614 in particular could be considered so by some description, but they are not produced in the correct sizes. They are trailer tire sizes only. Also, the Kumho's do not have LT designation on the side either. The G614's do, but you'll never find it on any truck!
That's strange the Michelin XPS Ribs run on trucks and the ones run on trailers are the same tires. My placard list LT235/85R16E and came with Kenda Klever LT tires, same are ones that can be used on trucks. My Bridgestone Duravis R250 I now run after 6.5 years on Ribs are the same ones that are run on trucks. The Ribs ran for the 6.5 years and 40K+ miles had 60-65% tread left and were sold on CL for 200 buck to a guy that was very happy to get them. NuWa used Uniroyal LT tires for many years as OEM trailer tires. LT tires are generally considered all position tires, which includes trailers. Going the other direction does not work as ST tires are for trailer use only. Companies like Carlisle are violating long standing ST tire standards regarding the 65 MPH speed restriction that allowed the inflated weight ratings to appease the bass boat boys!
Sailun recently changed the S637 to a ST label and the GY G614 is now branded on the sidewall "For Trailer use only"!
The GY G614 is not as tall as industry standard LT235/85R16E tires, how the Sailun is of similar diameter as standard LT tires in that size. It also has deeper tread similar to normal LT tires.
Chris
What I am saying is being misunderstood. The LT tires being used on trailers are made in sizes typically no longer used on any truck on the market and are purposely made in sizes specifically for trailers while still using the LT designation. Yes, they CAN be used on trucks/vans, I am not saying they cannot....but very seldom are they. Not only is size a limitation...but even visually...they are not an LT tire most would want to run on their truck.
