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Old 04-15-2015, 06:09 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CapriRacer View Post
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.
Ah yes, I do remember reading your post in the past about how load rating is important to fuel economy and safety. Knowing this kinda rules out the Continentals... bummer.
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