I started this thread with the idea of discussing what can be done to improve the situation with the failure of ST tires. My Recommendation? Use tires with larger load carrying capacity. I even developed a simple to use guide that outlines everything that is needed to implement my recomendations:
Barry's Tire Tech - ST TiresEveryone should be well aware of where I am coming from - I'm a tire engineer, currently employed by a major tire manufacturer. There are things I can not discuss - certain questions I can not answer - because I enjoy my job and I don't want to jeopardize it.
I hope everyone has noticed that I've never once mentioned a particular tire brand. I've talked in general terms. I've discussed the difference between ST tires and LT tires from an engineering perspective - both how they are designed, and how they are used.
I find it very disturbing that this thread would be used to attack any particular poster. There is no reason to do this. I have seen absolutely nothing to warrant such an attack.
I see no brand names being promoted. I see no retailers being promoted. All I see is an honest assessment that when it comes to ST tires, there is a quagmire. There doesn't appear to be a brand of ST tire that performs. You just can not simply replace an ST tire with another type of tire - like an LT - without creating other difficulties. There's the fact that ST tires come in 13", 14", 15" and 16" - and there isn't a "One size fits all" approach that works - a fact that seems to be ignored.
I am requesting that the personal attacks stop.
