Westlake Tires

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by taken

No, that is a fact actually. That is why a lesser ST tire can be rated to the same weight load as an LT. ST are not made to carry passengers so they are regulated through more lax set of standards.

I'm not debating ST vs. LT tires. I'm not questioning their standards versus each other. The statement that I question is:
"Every ST tire is made overseas from what I have researched. So keep in mine two things. Not made to US standards.."

The post that I quoted and asked about seems to be saying that since they're made overseas, they aren't made to US standards. That's what I'd like actual proof/documentation of.

[taken]

Originally Posted by ependydad

I'm not debating ST vs. LT tires. I'm not questioning their standards versus each other. The statement that I question is:
"Every ST tire is made overseas from what I have researched. So keep in mine two things. Not made to US standards.."

The post that I quoted and asked about seems to be saying that since they're made overseas, they aren't made to US standards. That's what I'd like actual proof/documentation of.

Ah, sorry. I misunderstood. I thought you were looking for confirmation on whether ST's and LT's had to meet the same standards. While I would agree that every ST tire is made overseas, you're right that they have to meet US ST standards. US ST standards are just a bit low for my taste... It's not the overseas component I personally don't like. Lots of great products are made overseas.

[Mattpopp]

Originally Posted by ependydad

I'm not debating ST vs. LT tires. I'm not questioning their standards versus each other. The statement that I question is:
"Every ST tire is made overseas from what I have researched. So keep in mine two things. Not made to US standards.."

The post that I quoted and asked about seems to be saying that since they're made overseas, they aren't made to US standards. That's what I'd like actual proof/documentation of.

I guess I should rephase that as that is misleading and out of line a bit. A lot of tires are made overseas whether it be ST or LT tires. One thing I know is that you will not find a ST tire made in the US that is E rated or lesser.

What I should have said I would not trust a tire made overseas that is not USA Engineered to meet a certain spec by a given US based Tire Manufacturer (as to when they outsourced manufacturing overseas).

There are alot of good LT tires on the road that are made overseas. But I would never trust a ST tire on a heavy high dollar item.

[ependydad]

Thanks guys.