View Single Post
Old 10-13-2017, 09:08 PM   #27
CWtheMan
Senior Member
 
CWtheMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Taylors, SC
Posts: 3,031
IMO the 10% degrading statement for ST tires is out dated.

The statement surfaced about 10-12 years ago in a PDF file on the WWW that originated at Carlisle Tire. As time went on many of the large volume tire retailers like The Tire Rack, Discount Tires and others used the quote in their explanations about ST tires.

Over the years Carlisle has changed names and has vastly improved their products including ST tires. The 10% degrading statement is no longer found in their updated product information documentations.

Carlisle spoke in generalities and many readers just took it to mean all ST tires were equal in that respect. I would not predict other brands would have a degrading percentage they will reveal to the public. When you purchase your next ST replacement tires ask the brand manufacturer about tire degrading. You’ll probably get a stock answer….3-5 years from date of manufacturer.

If anyone has documentation from any other ST brand manufacturer about tire degrading (loss of load capacity) please post it here so we all can see who, how much, and why.
CWtheMan is offline   Reply With Quote