Thread: Tire weight
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Old 08-21-2006, 05:40 AM
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Re: Tire weight

Weight has a loose relationship with fuel economy: More weight = more fuel consumption.

Heavier tires generally ride better, but you have to make sure you have tires of similar construction: 2 plies polyester/2 plies steel/2 plies nylon does not equal 1 ply polyester/2 plies steel.
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