LT Tire vs ST Tire
I assumed I wanted ST Tires for my camper and some people are telling me to go with LT Tires. Now I'm confused, and guess I shouldn't assume.
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Huntindog wrote:ROBERTSUNRUS wrote:
:) Hi, I have read many tire debates and there are lots of opinions and personal experiences. I believe that LT tires will hold up better and maybe last longer. They also might give your trailer too hard of a ride or even a bit of sway. One thing to think about, that is seldom mentioned is the fact that while you are traveling three states away from your home, and you have a tire problem, many tire shops will only install the exact tire type and size that is on your trailer's data plate. NOW WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? :h
Another internet myth/scare tactic.
How many vehicles are on the road today with oversized tires? What about all those lifted trucks?
Every vehicle built has a "data" plate. It simply states what it came from the factory with...
My first TT, a 1975 Prowler's "data" plate listed tire sizes that are no longer in production.... I guess I can't buy tires for it anymore as the "data" plate is the end all be all.
Malarky. The Data plate just makes you aware of the minimum requirements. You are free to go above that. There are hundreds of thousands of vehicles on the road today doing this.
In fact the tire industry even has a procedure in place for this.
And NO, LT tires will NOT make your TT sway. DO you have ANY evidence to the contrary?
There is NO testing requirements for ST tires for ANY of their so called benefits. The manufacturers don't have to PROVE any of their marketing claims.
LT tires are available from many manufacturers in several lines as in; Good, Better, Best Some are even suitable for retreading. This can't be said of ST tires. All manufacturers only make one line.. The cheap one, and nobody will retread one due to the poor quality of the carcass.
Maybe you could be a little more precise with your answers and differentiate what may be done and what should be done.
Tire retailers sell tires. They are not always attuned to the wishes of the tire manufacturers they represent or the industry standards they should adhere to.
FastEagle
