Thread: Wheels choice
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Old 09-30-2013, 03:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Those are A A rated, aren't they ?
Yes, they are the one, both better on FE than the Michelin and less noisy @ 69dB rather than 71dB.

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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Nokian seem to have pulled the plug on their eLine A rated tyre ... they're no longer on their website ?
Can't seem to find Nokian tires in France nor it is a brand I have heard of before


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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
I'd stick with the 15" and get the best rated tyres for them.
If possible with a higher LI than what you actually need so the sidewalls are stiffer.
95 rated tires for load index are not as good rated FE wise than 91 rated tires.
Also they are "reinfoced" so I expect them to be heavier.
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