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Tire Recommendations 850 1994

posted by  Erwin on  Mon Dec 15 09:43 CST 2003
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FYI,

The $40 Kumho 716s in 195/60X15 have the same load rating as the $108 Bridgestone RE750 in 205/50X16. An 87, which is 1201lbs per tire. The vehicle's GVA(xle)R, which I don't approach, is near 1200lbs, putting the tire only halfway into it's load range if I were to load the car up to it's limit. For the price they're worth a try. If they aren't up to the job I'll be the first to post about it.

BTW, the 1999 Volvo S70 comes stock with a 195/60X15.

As far as speed ratings go, they indicate a tire's running at the rated sustained speed. H rated = 130mph, V = 149, W = 168...

I'm moving down in rating from V (RE730s) to H (Kumho 716). Just because the car is capable of speeds in excess of 130mph doesn't mean I need to pay for that much tire. The fastest I've ever driven the car, on an empty interstate, is near 100 for a very blast. Well within the capabilities of H rated tires.



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Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 190,000 miles, '95 855t 92,000 miles






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