Goodyear Marathon Trailer Tires
Been talked to death I know, but I need an update on the current status of Goodyear Marathon tires. I had great luck with GY Marathons for many years on many trailers, but then I got a couple of the ...
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gmw photos wrote:Nvr2loud wrote:
Lower pressure for same weight rating results in a less stiff sidewall and can increase sway. ST tires are designed for trailers, where LT tires are designed for pickup trucks / vans
Using that logic, how do you reconcile that so many trailer manufacturers fit and/or approve LT tires for their trailers ?
Never seen that before, not saying it isn't true, but every trailer I've ever purchased (travel trailers, boats, utility enclosed, and car haulers) have ALL had ST tires on them. I would assume that lower priced trailers would have lower priced tires. ST tires do cost less, so therefore it would make sense to me that a lower priced unit would have ST tires. LT tires can certainly be used for trailers, they are rated for trailers, but with some sacrifice of sidewall stiffness.
An LT tire is a better tire, it offers better traction for the tow vehicle, nicer ride, designed for cornering and braking. An ST tire is designed to follow along on a trailer. Traction is not as important, so the sacrifices in traction and ride comfort translate to stiffer and better for a trailer.
I already said, given the choice, I would run LT tires on my trailer, they are of superior construction and I trust them more. But the question posed to me is WHY an ST tire is better for a trailer, and I still feel an ST is designed better for a trailer then an LT.
