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Old Oct 9th, 2007, 07:46 PM   #9
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Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)
err...you are right btw, I remembered wrong

According to The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels the 45 profile weights 22lbs vs. 19lbs for 40 profile. For those of us on a diet



Now thats worth thinking about.

I would prefer the extra rubber on the sidewall, for both steering feel and bump absorbtion, but saving 3lbs per corner is a significant amount.
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