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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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StirCrazy
Moderator
Mar 03, 2021
one thing people fforget is ST tires were designed to handle the torsional stresses that are put on a trailer when you are cranking it sideways into a parking spot. LT may very well be great for going down the road but they dont handle the twisting stresses as good as ST tires.

Steve

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