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BabyDiesel · 05-05-2015, 12:37 PM

If I remember correctly what Capriracer told me in an old tire thread, higher load ratings are better for FE. Not sure on the science behind it, but I assume that with a higher load rating there is less sidewall deflection.

The Pirellis and Potenzas and the X-ice XI3s have a 91rating compared to 87 for the rest.

05-05-2015, 12:37 PM	#105 (permalink)
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