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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The 14" Maxxis tires on my previous trailer did not have a nylon cap under the tread. One of my Maxxis broke a steel ply in April of this year. I was lucky to notice it when I made an emergency stop to use the facilities on board the trailer. It wouldn't have been long, at highway speeds for it to come apart, with the resulting damage to the trailer. Those Maxxis were almost 4 years, and had over 32k miles on them.
My new trailer came with 15" GY Endurance tires on them, they are also LR D. They have 2 polyester plies, 2 steel plies, and 2 nylon plies.
My new trailer came with 15" GY Endurance tires on them, they are also LR D. They have 2 polyester plies, 2 steel plies, and 2 nylon plies.
JIMNLIN wrote:
Maxxis doesn't use a nylon cap under the tread in all sizes......to help hold the tire together which may be one reason for Maxxis tire complaints.
Maxxis doesn't say in their advertizing which sizes don't have the cap.
I wouldn't be surprised if Maxxis updated the 8008 tires for the higher speed ratings and a new tread design/carcass profile to match the competition.....in all their sizes.
