They don't say what LTP stands for. Maybe 'Light Truck P-Metric'?
Wayne
RTKBA@juno.com
95 SLT, Extended Cab, 4X4, V6 Auto, K&N FIPK, Terminator Muffler,
Autolite Double Platnums
On Fri, 25 Jul 1997 22:25:18 -0800 (PDT) Frank Ball
<frankb@cougar.sr.hp.com> writes:
>
>} You're right, I'm still confused. The brochure I have for the
>Firehawk
>} RMT lists an LTP255/70R15 and says that it is a replacement for the
>} P235/75R15. The web page (www.firestone-usa.com/FHRMTtec.htm) does
>not
>} list this tire, but has an LTP225/70R15 with a diameter of 29.4.
>} Goodyear (www.goodyear.com/Home/new/WRANGLERATSd.html) says the
>} P235/75R15 is .4 inches less in diameter at 29.0. Do you think the
>} Firestone web page has a typo and the LTP225 should be the LTP255?
>
>I think the web page has the typo. No way a 225/70 is 29.4" in
>diameter. Figure it out for yourself: 225mm / 24.5 (mm/in) * .70 * 2
>+
>15". I think they are talking about a 255. What the hell is a "LTP"
>tire? "P" tires are "passenger" tires. "LT" tires are "Light Truck"
>tires. LT tires have lower speed ratings, much thicker tread, higher
>load ratings, and higher pressure ratings.
>
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