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Old 03-21-2018, 07:59 PM   #31
rhagfo
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Originally Posted by sourdough View Post
I have to chime in and say that there are MANY options with ST tires that are optimal for your situation that don't require buying new rims and don't require you to drive at excessive speeds to feel like you're taking advantage of those new LT tires.....with less weight rating.....???
I did not state I drive at excessive speed! I stated that the LT tires do have a lower weight rating, but in my case the tires are rated to carry that weight at 106 mph, this says to me at 60 to 65 mph I have carrying capacity reserve even if I am running at the tires max weight.

The majority of ST tires while having a 300# to 400# rating advantage, but only to speeds to 65 to 75 mph. In addition most don’t trust their ST tires to anywhere near their rated capacity. I am running my LT’s at 82% of rated capacity how many feel safe with running ST’s at 82% of capacity?
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