comparison ST vs LT Goodyear
why are ST tires overrated ? From the tirerack website . Goodyear ST 235/80 R 16 rated for 3420 # on the sidewall price = $ 135 each weight = 34 # each section width is 9.2 " tr...
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Load carrying capacity decreases as speed increases- that's a main reason that LT tires are rated to carry less weight than STs of a similar size. Standards dictate that ST's are limited to 65 mph, and LT's speed ratings begin at 75 and go up from there.
Differing inflation pressures also play a role. Good explanation of this phenom at this Bridgestone link.
But I'm sure that sounds way, w-a-a-a-y too simple, so stay tuned! :B
P.S.:
Can you link to the tire you're looking at? Can't find a Goodyear LT235/85"R"16 at Tire Rack.
Differing inflation pressures also play a role. Good explanation of this phenom at this Bridgestone link.
But I'm sure that sounds way, w-a-a-a-y too simple, so stay tuned! :B
P.S.:
Can you link to the tire you're looking at? Can't find a Goodyear LT235/85"R"16 at Tire Rack.
