The new ST tires. Fact or fiction (marketing)
It is good that some manufacturers seem to be stepping up the quality of their ST tire offerings.. And even better that many of the proponents of ST tires on this forum are welcoming these new tires w...
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On my last trailer, one of the Maxxis tires I had on it, had the steel belts break. Luckily, I had to stop to make an emergency run to the trailer's restroom. I stopped on a white dusty parking lot. I just happened to notice the tire looked odd.The side of the tread was sculpted out, while the middle was bulging. About 3/4 of the tire looked fine. If I had pulled the trailer one quarter turn of the tire more forward, I would not have noticed it, and it would have come loose while driving at speed on US highway I was on.
Even Maxxis aren't immune from self destruction.
Even Maxxis aren't immune from self destruction.
RinconVTR wrote:
Here's some data on weight I rarely see anyone compare. I think its fair to say lightweight ST's are garbage, while the new Endurance weighs in the middle but has the highest of all speed rating.
For equal comparison, all weights are for size 205/75 R15
Most common weight = 23 lbs
Westlake (75mph rating) = 23 lbs
Good Year Marathons = 23 lbs
Good Year Endurance (87mph rating) = 29 lbs
Carlisle HD (81mph rating) 42 lbs
Maxis = 43 lbs
Powerking = 43 lbs
