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Old 09-02-2015, 01:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Donahue View Post
The defenders are 10/32, the Kumho's are 11/32. In my mind, .031 does not seem significant, am I wrong? Also, I am leaning towards the Kumho's based on price. Since both tires have similar warranty, it seems like the biggest benefit for the extra expense is the LRR rating, at least from my perspective. I wonder how they compare in road noise.
I have the defenders in 185/70/R14 and at a few psi over stock on good roads, they are quiet. There is some textured concrete that makes it make some loud noises, but I think my previous tires made the same noise.
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