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Old 06-05-2010, 04:22 PM   #19 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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It appears that narrower tires always have lower load capacity, or at least in the cases I've seen. I'd already be 1-2 sizes narrower, but I need the max load capacity of the car once every few months.
Also, a smaller tire may also have lower max sidewall pressure (eg 45 vs. 51 psi).
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