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Old 07-22-2012, 07:37 AM   #21
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Different strokes for different folks-JMHO- The ST versus LT tire has been beat to death- Research will show the two types are rated in a conflicting manner- Having experienced a year of tire failures with ST Goodyears a while back, I switched to LT by Firestone and have had no problems at all- To my way of thinking, I would rather pay a little more up front and not pay more later- I think most of us probably exceed the speed limit of ST tires which is slower than the limit of LT tires- I also prefer to buy AMERICAN- Don
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 02:33 AM   #22
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Don, I don't see any debate on ST vs LT - just so long as they aren't overloaded. That was my only concern, and would have used LT's if I could have safely.
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Old 07-23-2012, 01:29 PM   #23
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The way ST tires are rated is misleading- ST tires have LESS margin than LT tires- That means the posted weight rate is close to the maximum capability of the tire while LT tires have MORE margin- That's why ST tires are meant for trailer use only and are NEVER to be used on a pickup- There is no such limitation on LT tires- I have put new LT tires on our fiver for 13 plus years- After 4 years, I replace the fiver tires and put the fiver tires on the drive axle of our TV for 4 years- Then I repeat the process [new tires on fiver and rotate the takeoffs to the TV drive axle- I also incorporate the spare tire in the process] JMHO- Don
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Old 07-24-2012, 02:38 PM   #24
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Thanks for all the reply next question I have has anyone used michelin xps rib Thanks Dave
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Old 07-25-2012, 02:42 AM   #25
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Thanks for all the reply next question I have has anyone used michelin xps rib Thanks Dave
I haven't but I've seen many excellent reports on them from people who have used them. If you go to the Tire Rack website, you will find reviews for tires. I never pay any attention to reviews with less than 10,000 to 20,000 miles unless someone reports failures. Michelin XPS tires have many high rating form people with many miles on them.
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