pupeperson wrote:
Yes. That is correct, to a point. I believe it is unreasonable to list loads that cannot be carried at highway speeds. I also think it would be difficult to explain those precise nuances to most folks, including those who might give you a ticket for exceeding the weight rating molded on the tire sidewall. Increasing pressures above the listed maximum is normally limited to 5psi and 5mph and applies predominantly to ST rated tires
So now Goodyear is making law? Read the load inflation table, you can increase by 9% with no decrease in speed from the usual 55 MPH. Also, can increase by 16% if you don't go past 45 MPH which is usually the minimum hwy speed. Plus, on a DRW TV, you will be able to exceed the axle rating without exceeding the tire ratings, I believe. Also, I do believe that from reading the various posts by LEO's that they would be the last one to look at an RV'ers tires and write them up!
What I am trying to get across is that ratings are not cast in concrete, and many times are variable depending on various criteria.
azcamping wrote:
"For all of those folks that want the OEM ratings to be law, how about going out and loading your pickup truck (that is the class of truck we are dealing with, right?) to a weight significantly over the door sticker. Then, go find..."
Uh, no.
I think the OEM ratings should at the very least be respected during the warranty period.
So, after the warranty is over you can dis-respect the ratings? This is a post about legalities, not warranties. Also, the OEM would have to comply with the The Magnuson-Moss Federal Trade Commission
Warranty Act (United States Code Annotated Title 15 Commerce and Trade Chapter 50 Consumer Product Warranties 15 Section 2302) and basically prove what you did caused the failure, if there was one.
For those that "respect" the OEM ratings and actually know what they are and what they weigh, that is great. No disrespect to that point of view. Those that exceed them and know and operate their vehicle accordingly, great. Those that don't have a clue...
I find it amusing that we go roundy round every once in awhile on this subject, then it just dies. Until the same folks that ask the question about legalities and don't like the answer find a new way to ask the question. Then we are off and running again!
Oh well, until next time,Merry Christmas, y'all...:B
