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Old 02-19-2012, 10:17 AM   #10 (permalink)
Ryland
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Originally Posted by 65impalass View Post
here are some questions;
Will the 75 have horrible effects on handling?
Are Lrr more important in stop and go as I read on a manufacturers site?
Is weight a major concern if I am 95% highway?
Weight is going to have a larger affect for your stop and go driving and it's going to have an affect if your roads in your area are bumpy or full of potholes.
Low Rolling Resistance tires help any time that the car is moving.
In my hatch back I noticed a great improvement in handling when I went from a heavy set of 175/70 R13 tires to a lighter set of 165/70 R13 tires, even tho it was only a few pounds less per tire and 10mm narrower the whole car felt lighter and more responsive.
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