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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coolbreeze01 wrote:gmw photos wrote:
The term "redline" in my opinion is used to describe the use of any system "near it's design limit". This could be rpm, as you point out, or it could be pressure, weight, or any other parameter that would have "upper limit" that beyond which is likely to result in a catastrophic failure.
What? You said:
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.
Still doesn't address the 14" vs 16" ST tire RPM's at speed question.
Why is 65 MPH the magic tire disintegration number, regardless of tire diameter or RPM?
Well. Ok. Since you didn't care for my last clarification of analogy, how about this:
you asked: "Are 14" ST tires built better than 15" and 16" ST tires? "
....and my reply is: I don't know. I don't use ST tires anymore. In 14", 15" or 16" sizes.
So I reckon you'll have to ask someone who cares about those tires :) :B
