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CapriRacer · 04-15-2015, 09:20 AM

I did a quick look and the 145/65R15's are 72 Load Index and the 165/65R14's are 79 Load Index.

Wrong direction!! That's 180# per tire less load carrying capacity. Not only is that a safety issue, but it is also the wrong direction for fuel economy.

04-15-2015, 09:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
CapriRacer Tire Geek Join Date: May 2008 Location: Let's just say I'm in the US Posts: 796 Thanks: 4 Thanked 393 Times in 240 Posts	I did a quick look and the 145/65R15's are 72 Load Index and the 165/65R14's are 79 Load Index. Wrong direction!! That's 180# per tire less load carrying capacity. Not only is that a safety issue, but it is also the wrong direction for fuel economy. __________________ CapriRacer Visit my website: www.BarrysTireTech.com New Content every month!