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$400 for tires that handle like garbage, are speed limited to 50-55mph and have their load rating nearly maxed out by an empty vehicle really sounds like a waste of $$$.
Tire weight isn't as much of a factor as every one claims it is.
Taller tires with less rotations per mile (lower cruise RPM) seems to be where the real savings are found.
The only time taller heavier tires might hurt you is if your vehicle is so under powered it has trouble turning the size factory tires and maintaining or picking up speed.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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