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Timmo_
Explorer II
Feb 28, 2021

DOT Endurance Test for ST Tires NOT same for LT Tires

I believe the tire selection for one's trailer is a personal choice. Our individual personal experiences and acquired knowledge form the basis for our decisions. And I assumed (ass u me) the DOT endur...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Mar 01, 2021
ST vs LT and P tire testing per the 571 FMVSS on this web is old old news. Its already been cussed/discussed to the hilt some years ('00s early teens) back so nothing new as its still the same testing procedures per 571 specs.

Way back in '09 a member seniorGNC posted this from 49 CFR 571 tires testing requirement in 5 areas for LT vs ST tire testing.

seniorGNC good read presentation

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