Tire Advice
Hi, I recently had a blowout on my 2009 Skyline Layton 2970 TT (8,800 GVWR). Bought it used late last year, great shape, with Goodyears (including spare) on it that also looked in good shape and ...
Forum Discussion
Thermoguy wrote:
The reason I ask is because when I was looking to buy my last set of tires I asked a couple of different shops about LT vs ST. Everyone said buy ST for a trailer, but when questioned, they all admitted that ST tires are not tested the same as a vehicle tire. They don't have the same standards and don't have to perform like a vehicle tire. Since you don't ride in the trailer, you don't have the ride experience that you expect in a car or truck. Fortunately, my trailers fall within the weight range that I can use an LT tire and that is what I choose. But, just thought since this is such a controversial topic on these threads, to ask, how are they tested?
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The info huntingdog posted comes from this thread by seniorGNC back in 2009. Hot topic on rv webstires back then per FMVSS testing required by all tire mfg and their road tires and puts to sleep all the false opinions that some how the ST is superior to the LT tire for trailer use.
