Good read about tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=219
Forum Discussion
Doesn't alway's apply....There are now 5er's that come with LT tires. A Michelin XPS RIB would be much more trusted as an "E" rated tire on a 6,000# axle over a lot of ST tires on the market. A lot of the ST tires that are manufactured in China have little to no Quality process accountability in their manufacturing process....
For 5er's over 10,000-12,000#...I'd be hard pressed to use a regular ST tire. Sailun tires, manufactured in China have a Quality process in place and are accredited ISO 16969 and 14001 accredited...I'd look at and possibly purchase their tires, but until some of these ST tires on the market are proven to be a trustworthy tire, it really doesn't matter what tirerack or any one else say's about them....just look on the forum and read the post of real life LT and ST tire users...
For lightweight trailers, 5er's, lawnmowers, boat trailers, they have their place, but on heavy to heavier 5er's and TT's....I don't trust them, as do a lot of others on this forum
For 5er's over 10,000-12,000#...I'd be hard pressed to use a regular ST tire. Sailun tires, manufactured in China have a Quality process in place and are accredited ISO 16969 and 14001 accredited...I'd look at and possibly purchase their tires, but until some of these ST tires on the market are proven to be a trustworthy tire, it really doesn't matter what tirerack or any one else say's about them....just look on the forum and read the post of real life LT and ST tire users...
For lightweight trailers, 5er's, lawnmowers, boat trailers, they have their place, but on heavy to heavier 5er's and TT's....I don't trust them, as do a lot of others on this forum
