The China-Bomb debate Put to rest

Huntindog wrote:

pira114 wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

pira114 wrote:
Like I said, I'd be comfortable with either. But there's a reason they make ST tires:

http://m.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTrailerTireFacts.do

Why Use An "ST" Tire
"ST" tires feature materials and construction to meet the higher load requirements and demands of trailering.
The polyester cords are bigger than they would be for a comparable "P" or "LT" tire.
The steel cords have a larger diameter and greater tensile strength to meet the additional load requirements.
"ST" tire rubber compounds contain more chemicals to resist weather and ozone cracking.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=219


"Trailers will be more stable and pull better on tires designed specifically for trailer use. Since Special Trailer (ST) tires are constructed with heavier duty materials, they are tougher than typical passenger vehicle tires."

There is NO independant tests that would verify any of it.

There are no independent studies to refute them either. Just sayin. Internet posts notwithstanding of course...

True that... But you cannot ignore the fact that LT tires ARE independantly tested to higher standards.

Industry claims are just that, claims.

Just like a TT or car salesmans claims are... And they carry the same weight with me. A healthy dose of skeptiscism whenever someone is after my cash.

Huntingdog: first you should go back up thread and carefully read the info I posted from the NHTSA which clearly says ST and LT tires are subjected to the SAME testing.

Secondly your assertion that ST's are suspect because the Manufacturers are telling you in quite clear terms why they are better for trailer use than LT's just makes no sense.

Those same manufacturers that were quoted also make LT TIRES and sell many more of those than ST's at higher cost. There is absolutely NO incentive for the manufacturer to try to take business from one product, which sells MORE and is more profitable and shift that business to the ST Tire. They have NO motive to discourage you from buying LT's in favor of ST's.

If their motive was just to get your cash they would be telling you to buy the LT's and not bother making the ST.

As for industry Claims being just claims...well try telling that to the industry that puts millions of dollars into R&D to improve tire design and manufacturing methods to keep up with a VERY fast changing marketplace both for OEM and Aftermarket tires.

I am sorry but your arguments just don't hold water.