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Old 10-07-2013, 12:50 AM   #72
Tom S.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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M.O.C. #7500
Tredit, the tire supplier to Keystone / Montana was at this year's rally. They handle millions of tire a year and IMHO, are far better informed than any tire store. Running tires at the maximum recommended pressure is a must, according to the rep from Tredit.

Concerning a class action suit, who do you sue? Keystone gives the requirements to Tredit, which in my mind absolves them of responsibility. Tredit gives the requirement specifications to the tire manufacturers, which absolves them of responsibility. The manufacturers give the specifications to the factories, all of which are located in China. So the buck will eventually get passed back to the Chinese factories. Good luck getting anything from them! Another area of blame would be the guys who deliver the trailers. They not only frequently exceed the speed rating of the tires (time is money), they don't care about hitting potholes, curbs or any other road hazard that will eventually cause tire failure. Good luck suing them!

Compared to truck and car tires, the US regulations on ST tires is nearly nonexistent. The real remedy for our situation is to get the government to write regulations to ensure ST tires are as safe as vehicle tires, but even this has a drawback which is cost, which will eventually be passed on to us. You can bypass this whole process by purchasing "G" rated tires but again, you'll pay more, unless purhaps you opt to buy "G" rated tires made in China.
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