75mph ST tire
I offer this only as info for the always entertaining and ongoing argument....ooops, I mean "discussion" regarding tires. I was out this morning shopping for a new horse trailer, so of course I looke...
Forum Discussion
rbpru wrote:
If you folks are trying to say that LTs are tested to tougher standards than and ST there is no argument there. LTs are a more rubust tire because they need to be for their intended service.
If you are trying to say the more robust testing makes them better for TT service, that is simply opinion.
Those opinion is off set by 1.) The fact that TT and most of the other trailer industries find STs a sutable and economic tire choice. 2.) The fact that LTs are not widely used or advertized by their manufacturers for trailer service.
People can invent a thousand reason why this is true, again just more opinions.
My opinion is STs are used because they do what they are designed and tested to do.
It is also my opinion that those who, go off-road, drive fast, exposed their rigs to other extremes or simply feel they need them; would best be served by a tire designed for that purpose.
If I have to replace a $80 ST tire at 3 to 5 years, vs only having to replace a LT tire at twice that lifespan at $110, which is "more economic" ?
Let's see, you mentioned off road. Yep, sometimes down rock roads to remote CG's. When I go to the farm to see my niece and her family, they live down 12 miles of graded gravel roads. So yes, I need tires that can take it. Drive fast ? Yes I sometimes pull at 65 mph. That would be "redline" on many ST tires. I don't run my engine at redline, why would I want to run my tires at redline ?
Extremes ? Try I-40 through Oklahoma City !;):(
