ST trailer tire 75 mph rated
For those who prefer to tow a little faster than 65 mph, as well as for those who would like some extra cushion in their tires' speed rating, I recently learned that Hercules ST tires are rated for 75...
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myredracer wrote:
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What I don't understand is why ST tires are designed and rated to run at max. 65 mph when there are an awful lot of roads out there where it's easy to get up to 70 mph or maybe more, especially if you want to go with the flow. 65 mph leaves a zero cushion. I tow at max. 65.00 mph but often on the interstate, I'd rather run in the 65 - 70 mph range to keep up with the prevailing flow of traffic.
As one of the tire engineers who used to comment on this forum has said, you are in effect running these tires "near or at redline, when towing at these speeds".
Who here thinks running your trucks engine near or at redline all day is a good idea ?
One more reason to buy products that have more reserve head room above what we normally need to operate.
EDIT: which sort of brings us full circle back to the original title of this thread. If you like ST tires, and if you can find one with a 75mph rating, then that gives you additional reserve for that aspect of performance.
