Flogged to death but require info on tires

Huntindog wrote:
As usual, whenever this topic comes up... An ST fan will make all sorts of excuses as to why ST tires fail, such as curbing, over speeding, under inflating, the sky is blue etc.. Then smugly proclaim that those who had ST tire failures simply did not understand the limitations of the ST tire design... And that when used within their limitations they will give good service.


To that I say that many of us DO understand the ST tires limitations. We DO understand the much lower testing standards for the ST tires, and we find those limitations.......... Well, limiting.
There is no logical reason why an ST tire on a TT should have to be babied so that it doesn't fail. We feel that the TT follows the TV, and its tires don't fail at anywhere near the rate that the ST tires do. No matter how we drive it.
As for the "new" Carlise ST tires now being sold... Maybe they will pan out... But this is the same company that for many years told us how great their previous ST tires were... I am not interested in experimenting with my money on their tires any more. Fortunantly for Carlise, there is a new batch of consumers that are eager to believe and spend their money on them. I wish them well, and hope that they have better luck than many of us have had.

But remember this. The ST tire testing standards are what they are.
And the LT tire testing standards are what they are.
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This link to the govt. testing standards tells it all.
Tire testing standards

If you don't want to read the test details just think of this.

ST load formula was based on single axle trailers running 50 mph. The test standards for ST tires are from the early 70's. LT tires are tested to latest, newer 2002 standards.

IMO if you drive no faster than 55 on a 13' RV then St might be right for you. :-)