The China-Bomb debate Put to rest
Almost every week or more a thread appears with someone with a tire question. And just as predictably the China Bomb experts come out and start decrying all Chinese made tires. Then usually they re...
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I am still waiting to see official data on the failure rate per million of "P", "ST" and "LT". I suspect they are similar.
The reason LT are not widely advertised to use with TTs, is because STs, though not tested to the same robust requirements of an LT; are designed with stiffer side walls, lower rolling resistance and greater UV resistance.
None of these feature make for a good Light Truck tire hence the "trailer service" warning on STs. Nor do they rule out the use of LTs for trailer use if one so chooses.
In the end, as already stated, all of this is a moot point if the manufacturer is cutting corners on tire quality.
Buy what makes you happy, it is your money.
The reason LT are not widely advertised to use with TTs, is because STs, though not tested to the same robust requirements of an LT; are designed with stiffer side walls, lower rolling resistance and greater UV resistance.
None of these feature make for a good Light Truck tire hence the "trailer service" warning on STs. Nor do they rule out the use of LTs for trailer use if one so chooses.
In the end, as already stated, all of this is a moot point if the manufacturer is cutting corners on tire quality.
Buy what makes you happy, it is your money.
