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Old 08-31-2010, 12:31 AM   #118 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CapriRacer View Post
You would think that but the data suggests that there are other things that may have more impact. I've tried to catalog them here:


Barry's Tire Tech
Are you sure about the testing methodology you mentioned here?
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When tires are measured for RR, one of the test conditions is the load - which would be larger for larger tires.
Do You have a link to a description of the testing methodology? I've never heard of upping the test weight/force for larger tires.
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