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Originally Posted by JRTJH
Per your similar question on another thread, they aren't 5 pounds heavier, they are 1.2 pounds lighter than the Carlisle tires.
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Sorry for the double post, my reply from the other post:
Sidewall scuff guard: I have cringed a few times looking in my rear view mirror "scuffing" tires (lightly at very slow speeds) on a curb sometimes it's just seems unavoidable. This scuff guard seems to work well as I incurred no visible damage on these occasions. Obviously a good place for 2 pounds of extra protection.
Not the only "significant difference" as it is also made in the USA, the biggest plus for me for lots of reasons, after several Chins bomb blowouts.
I did notice the "1/32" difference, which I might consider on a passenger type vehicle where tread wear is a concerned. I have never worn down a trailer ST tire tread even remotely thin.
My question was why (and where too I guess) they are heavier. It cant be a bad thing.
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