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Old 10-13-2016, 05:29 PM   #1
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USA made ST tires

Looks like GY is going to try again to make ST tires in the USA. I can't find much about them so if anyone finds a link to size and load ranges please post here.

This just may be an advertisement stunt by Jayco to emphasize their use of the GY 235/85R16G tire that was already being manufactured in the USA under the (LT) prefix and renaming them ST under the name Endurance which is also manufactured by GY in larger sizes for the trash hauling industry.

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Old 10-13-2016, 06:24 PM   #2
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My feeling is if you keep your tires (regardless where made) at the proper inflation and don't exceed the speed or weight rating, where they are made really doesn't make that big of difference. JMHO
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Old 10-13-2016, 07:58 PM   #3
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I read something about this too... I think what I read was only 16 in. and up which used to be G614 and something else on bigger trailer tires. I hope I am wrong and they make all sizes here.


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Old 10-13-2016, 08:23 PM   #4
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My feeling is if you keep your tires (regardless where made) at the proper inflation and don't exceed the speed or weight rating, where they are made really doesn't make that big of difference. JMHO
I agree, although there seems to be a lot of resentment towards Chinese tires. We've had good luck with ours making sure pressures are right and don't run a lot over the rated speeds.
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Old 10-13-2016, 08:42 PM   #5
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My feeling is if you keep your tires (regardless where made) at the proper inflation and don't exceed the speed or weight rating, where they are made really doesn't make that big of difference. JMHO
I dunno Seadog. I had a new set of greenball tires (two sizes larger than oem) once that lasted less than 4000 miles over two years. The first failure was on a 45 degree night at 55 mph in rain. When it blew out, it sounded like a rifleshot. Two more tires of that set blew out over the following year. This was on an 8500 lb fiver. I think there are very few quality ST tires. I am running Maxxis tires now. They seem to be okay so far.
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Old 10-13-2016, 09:51 PM   #6
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Trump made a campaign promise to bring back USA made ST tires if he gets elected. That's good enough to earn my vote.

Seriously, ST tires became junk when they were outsourced to China.
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Old 10-13-2016, 11:44 PM   #7
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I just pulled in from a 3,000 mile trip on my Westlakes 16" E's. That will be 18,000 miles on these 3 year old tires. I keep them at 80psi and drive them 65-70 mph. No issues!!
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Old 10-14-2016, 01:48 AM   #8
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Looks like GY is going to try again to make ST tires in the USA. I can't find much about them so if anyone finds a link to size and load ranges please post here.

This just may be an advertisement stunt by Jayco to emphasize their use of the GY 235/85R16G tire that was already being manufactured in the USA under the (LT) prefix and renaming them ST under the name Endurance which is also manufactured by GY in larger sizes for the trash hauling industry.

https://rv-pro.com/news/jayco-will-b...)&utm_content=
The pic in the link shows the sidewall of the tire and it's an ST235/85R16 Goodyear Endurance. Interesting. Thanks Airdale for sharing this.

It's also interesting how large they have made the print on the sidewall stating "For Maximum Load Inflate to 80 PSI". It seems they are really pointing that out to the average Joe.
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Old 10-14-2016, 06:39 AM   #9
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The TRA lists the ST235/85R16E tires @ 3640# @ 80 psi. They will probably be used on axles from 6000# to 7000# GAWR .
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I want to trade out tires this winter so I guess I need to see how they price out.
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The pic in the link shows the sidewall of the tire and it's an ST235/85R16 Goodyear Endurance. Interesting. Thanks Airdale for sharing this.

It's also interesting how large they have made the print on the sidewall stating "For Maximum Load Inflate to 80 PSI". It seems they are really pointing that out to the average Joe.
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Old 10-14-2016, 08:49 AM   #12
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My feeling is if you keep your tires (regardless where made) at the proper inflation and don't exceed the speed or weight rating, where they are made really doesn't make that big of difference. JMHO


There is crap-loads of evidence that says the opposite... with regard to ST tires.

You must not read much. Every other day a thread pops up where another ST failed and caused damage to the trailer.

Many of us have swapped to LT tires and never looked back.

ST tires are crap. Period. Until they start to be manufactured to the same standards as P and LT tires that is.
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The pic in the link shows the sidewall of the tire and it's an ST235/85R16 Goodyear Endurance. Interesting. Thanks Airdale for sharing this.

It's also interesting how large they have made the print on the sidewall stating "For Maximum Load Inflate to 80 PSI". It seems they are really pointing that out to the average Joe.
We had one of the New 15" Maxxis 8008 load range E 80 PSI tires fail while in California,tire dealer said Week for replacement! He said He uses Carlisle Tires,I looked at them and they are 15" load range E ST Tires,and The HUGE BIG Print on the Sidewall says "80 PSI and 81 MPH"! We are now in Kansas and no Ill effects! Will evaluate when returning home! Youroo!!
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The pic in the link shows the sidewall of the tire and it's an ST235/85R16 Goodyear Endurance. Interesting. Thanks Airdale for sharing this.

It's also interesting how large they have made the print on the sidewall stating "For Maximum Load Inflate to 80 PSI". It seems they are really pointing that out to the average Joe.
I might be wrong or told wrong, don't you work for a tire compamy?
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We had one of the New 15" Maxxis 8008 load range E 80 PSI tires fail while in California,tire dealer said Week for replacement! He said He uses Carlisle Tires,I looked at them and they are 15" load range E ST Tires,and The HUGE BIG Print on the Sidewall says "80 PSI and 81 MPH"! We are now in Kansas and no Ill effects! Will evaluate when returning home! Youroo!!
Dangit... I am just gonna stop reading about tires. Now the Maxxis tires are crap too? I can't use LT tires without changing rims... I don't want to spend that much...plus it would change other stuff.

I guess best you can and ADD TPMS.
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Carlisle ST tires! Youroo!!
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We had one of the New 15" Maxxis 8008 load range E 80 PSI tires fail while in California,tire dealer said Week for replacement! He said He uses Carlisle Tires,I looked at them and they are 15" load range E ST Tires,and The HUGE BIG Print on the Sidewall says "80 PSI and 81 MPH"! We are now in Kansas and no Ill effects! Will evaluate when returning home! [emoji106] Youroo!!
You didn't mention how it happened? JB. told me. I'm from California, 25 years, there isn't a decent road in that State. Where you on I-5? You will go back to Maxxis as soon as you get back to OHIO. Y
our last Maxxis lasted 5 years, then you gave them to a landscaper free, because they were in such good shape. Tell the whole story Youroo, what you did to blow the tires. MAXXIS 8008 ST. Best tire on the Market. How did you get a E
Rated tire on a max 65 psi rim? Good camp fire story coming, I can feel it in my bones already.
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Dangit... I am just gonna stop reading about tires. Now the Maxxis tires are crap too? I can't use LT tires without changing rims... I don't want to spend that much...plus it would change other stuff.

I guess best you can and ADD TPMS.
Get Maxxis my friend, you will not be sorry or ever look back. 8008 St load range " d " 65 max psi, tires drive me nuts also, use to be a Marathon Man, last set less then 4000 miles two broken belts verified by GY. Both tires ballooned on me and one the belt was showing from the chunk it took out of the thread. Happened at the Mayberry Rally, changed all four to Maxxis 8008 ST 65psi load range D, they wanted to put E Rated on at 80 psi, I said no the rim was stamped 65 max psi.
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I know these are bias ply but they claim to be 100% made in the USA.

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