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Old 10-30-2012, 10:12 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Interesting. How might load rating affect FE?
It can go either way, if you run the tire at rated pressure at much less weight than it is rated its RR is lower than the same tire loaded up to its rating.

This can mean a smaller tire can reduce aero+RR on the rear of many FWD vehicles because the weight isn't there. (per experience)
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