LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Light truck or light-duty truck tires are designated with an LT instead of a P. This indicated their higher durability compared to passenger and SUV tires. These tires are manufactured with stronger internal structures that enhance the load capacity and improve the controllability. However, this comes at a price, which is the lowered road comfort levels during the tires’ performance.
The ideal tread pattern and the stiffer construction work together to boost the overall handling. They manage to maintain surface contact at all times, which enhances steering responsiveness and driving stability. The road contact upgrades the surface contact and optimizes the steering response time and accuracy to the driver’s commands. On the other hand, the structure stabilizes the tire against the driving pressure.
The reinforced internal structure of Light Truck tires keeps the ideal tire shape under the load and driving pressure throughout its performance. These constructions enable these tires to improve their load capacity significantly. They do not let the tire deform under heavy load pressure, allowing it to carry and handle heavy loads with ease. The durable and strengthened construction greatly improves the tire’s driving safety levels as it maintains the tire shape at all times, even on some off-road terrain surfaces. However, the stronger construction is also heavier, which prevents the tire from offering a comfortable drive. The heavier structure and the aggressive tread pattern are designed to provide great durability and traction to the Light Truck tires, which take away from its comfort.
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Load Durability
The reinforced construction improves the load durability by preventing the tire’s deformation under the load and driving pressure.
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Controllability
The ideal tread and stronger structure upgrade the surface contact, increasing the driver’s control over the vehicle throughout the drive.
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Low Comfort
Light truck tires are designed for light-duty and heavy-load performance, which prevents them from offering a comfortable performance.
