Francesca Knowles wrote:SprinklerMan wrote:
The trailer was a 2009 with the factory tires .
:S
So the factory ST tires lasted four, maybe five years, right? They were at the end of their useful life anyway, and in spite of the fact they'd evidently lasted as long as designed under who knows what conditions you convinced this guy to replace them with whatever LT tires he could get his hands on?
As they say, there's a fool born every minute.
SprinklerMan wrote:
The trailer was a 2009 with the factory tires .
JIMNLIN wrote:It's lawyer speak-they are not endorsing them for trailer use. But can be used for other "vehicle applications" (as long as weights are met,etc.). Does this mean a TT"? Are TTs "other vehicles" Or are vehicles something that only has a power train? If you "interpret" they are for trailer use you are on your own.
Actually it was a area Continental dealer that suggested the 15" Vanco for one of my smaller tandem axle trailers with the 15" tires. I had never heard of them until then.
And we see Vanco tire users on lots of different websites who have already established the fact that they work out great on their trailers.
And of course this from Vanco that says"
Answer:Thank you for contacting Customer Relations at Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
The Vanco 2 tires would be a great choice. The Vanco 2 tires have reinforcement that allows it to perform well on travel trailers. Thank you for your interest in our products and we appreciate your business.
So yeah I would interpret "used for other vehicle applications" as endorsing them for a trailer. If Continental/Vanco didn't want them used on a trailer then there would be warning on the tire and their adds or warning from the dealers that this tire not recommend for trailer service.
Their are no tires out here made specifically for a TT. A TT is no different than other trailer types when it comes to tire fitment.
It's lawyer speak-they are not endorsing them for trailer use. But can be used for other "vehicle applications" (as long as weights are met,etc.). Does this mean a TT"? Are TTs "other vehicles" Or are vehicles something that only has a power train? If you "interpret" they are for trailer use you are on your own.
JIMNLIN wrote:Continental does not authorize their VANCO tires for the U.S. market. One of the biggest online retailers in the country says this about the VAnco2 tire
Wow what a stretch. Do you have a credible link to that little known fact. My Continental dealer would get a kick out of seeing that bit of myth.Highway Rib Summer light truck tires are for drivers who want a combination of heavy-duty load capacity, even wear and low noise along with traction on dry and wet roads. Sometimes used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on medium and heavy-duty 2WD trucks, vans and pickups, Highway Rib Summer tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
O.E. Highway Rib Summer light truck tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle’s original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires’ performance category and specifications.
It's say nothing specific about replacing ST tires...nothing.
Nor does it say anything about P tires either but folks do use them on to replace P tires on their trailer and other vehicles that came with P tires.
And it says "Highway Rib Summer tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice."
Big difference in wording of "not intended" or a "do not use".
The XPS Rib highway tire is a icon of what a free rolling tire is on a trailer. Its a poor tire to use on a truck in ice and snow country but works great on a trailer.
Your interpretation of the add is quite different that what it says and doesn't say.
Continental does not authorize their VANCO tires for the U.S. market. One of the biggest online retailers in the country says this about the VAnco2 tire
Highway Rib Summer light truck tires are for drivers who want a combination of heavy-duty load capacity, even wear and low noise along with traction on dry and wet roads. Sometimes used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on medium and heavy-duty 2WD trucks, vans and pickups, Highway Rib Summer tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
O.E. Highway Rib Summer light truck tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle’s original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires’ performance category and specifications.
It's say nothing specific about replacing ST tires...nothing.
CKNSLS wrote:Huntindog wrote:CKNSLS wrote:Come out to AZ next July....We'll go towing in 115+ heat.... No curb hopping, speeding or underinflation needed....I'll buy the beer.:BHuntindog wrote:CKNSLS wrote:SprinklerMan wrote:
Well the placard is the minimum specification for a tire , you can always put on a better tire , as far as weight capacity , and speed capacity . You may want to read the owners manual for your TT , mine specs either ST or LT tires .The originals were ST , I upgraded to LT
Mine says ST-Having just completed an 8,000 miles trip across the USA with no blowouts or flats on ST tires, your going to have a hard time convincing me I need something better.
That wasn't the question.
But thanks for answering it in a roundabout way.
You DO think that LTs are better.
And I'm good with you saving some coin, so long as the ST tires are working for you. If you ever start having trouble, you know that there are options to upgrade.. Hopefully your STs hang together and don't cost you a LOT of money if they fail.
I'm not the only one on this board that's stays under 65mph, checks pressure on a regular basis, and doesn't curb hop, thus no issues with ST tires.
Towed through Wyoming at 95 degrees-no problem! If 115 degrees is that bad there must be all kinds of TT pulled over on the shoulders on your highways. It's funny-been to Mesa twice and haven't seen it!
The KEY IS TO KEEP AT LEGAL SPEEDS (or 55mph) IN EXCESSIVE HEAT!
Lowsuv wrote:
Continental Tire approves Vanco2 tires for trailer usage in the USA .
I am asking him a simple question that can be answered in 5 words or less .
He has posted FORTY TWO times on this thread with lengthy dissertations criticising other folks posts , including me.
I have not assaulted his character .
It occurs to me that he could answer a simple question .
Do you think that LT tires ( Continental Vanco 2 or other ) are inferior to ST tires ?
I cannot be more specific than that .
