jimmyfred
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..........The Ultimate test for any tire is how well they hold up under actual usage after they're sold ! Obviously , these multiple Chinese brand name mfgers of ST tires aren't required too pass any kind of testing for use here in the USA that resembles actual real road conditions .....OR....they wouldn't be blowing UP as the owners go down the road .
...........Michelin obviously aspires too a higher standard of manufacturing quality or we , as RV owners would be experiencing a significant number of Blowouts with their tires as the Chinese brand mfgers are . All kinds of Whizz Bang engineering standards don't mean Squat when the tread comes loose after 500 miles and causes $5,000 worth of damage to a trailer . ,jf
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woodburner
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Great job SeniorGNC! This thread should be locked and made a sticky before it turns into a debate as most have. Very informative!
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Chuck&Gail
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What a GREAT POST!!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you sir for taking the time to do the research and post the information
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ol Bombero-JC
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Chris wrote:ol Bombero-JC wrote:SeniorGNC: Excellent post & info.
Few probably never bothered to go to this link which was provided here on RV Net, but -
Your conclusion is previously affirmed by "Beginner" on the Airstream Forum/s.
(Or you affirmed his, LOL!)
He called the NHTSA and spoke with the Engineer responsible for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)- and Speed testing.
The link will take you to the forum page.
You will need to *scroll down* (3 posts) to Post #31.
Also see the following question, and the reply (Post #34).
ST Tires & NHTSA (FAR) Speed Tests
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JC
So are we now saying that running at 85 percent or so of the speed rating of a tire is more important that running at 85 of a tire load rating?
And have manufactures like Michelin already factored that into tires like the XPS RIB, which carries a Q or 99 speed rating on trucks, but Michelin gave it a speed rating of 75 for trailer use, back when?
Chris
Easy answer - Beats me!
I'll leave that for Fast Eagle.
Also - see the thread with the "Buyer Beware" article about Chinese tires from MSNBC.
Something most of us already knew (or should I say "accept") -
but interesting that the author has *NO* desire to bother with ST tires, LOL!
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JC
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Super contribution to the forum SeniorGNC! Facts and conclusions based on facts rather than bias.
Usually I read these posts and just get frustrated - today I read this post and I find myself more intelligent!! Thanks again.
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I've said all along to people I talk to that I thought there was different standards for the 'ST' & 'LT' tires. After reading this post, I now know that there is a difference. Thanks for taking the time to research this and post it here for others to see. Good job!!
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Thanks for informing us all, now I know why I've kept blowing my st tires. Didn't think speed would be that big a factor. I usually cruise at about 70mph so I'm usually well over their limit. Since I went to Michlin RIBS I've had no trouble.
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traveler retired wrote:Thanks for informing us all, now I know why I've kept blowing my st tires. Didn't think speed would be that big a factor. I usually cruise at about 70mph so I'm usually well over their limit. Since I went to Michlin RIBS I've had no trouble.
Just do not try to convince FastEagle that you made a smart choice!
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* This post was
edited 09/28/09 01:26pm by FastEagle *
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