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The Potenza RE040 is an Ultra High Performance Summer Original Equipment tire designed to complement the performance of sports coupes and sports cars including the Acura NSX, Audi TT, BMW 3 Series, Lexus SC430, Nissan 350Z and Toyota MR2. The Potenza RE040 was developed to provide good traction along with responsive and predictable dry and wet road handling. Like all summer tires, the Potenza RE040 tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
On the outside, the Potenza RE040 features a high grip tread compound molded into a subtly directional tread design. A continuous center rib and large rectangular tread blocks provide responsive handling, high-speed stability and traction on dry roads, while circumferential and lateral tread grooves are aimed to pump water out from under the tire's footprint to minimize hydroplaning and aid wet traction. Internally, the Potenza RE040 features twin steel belts reinforced by spiral wrapped nylon to stabilize the tread area and enhance handling, high-speed capability and ride quality while minimizing weight. The fabric cord body and hard rubber sidewall filler helps blend uniform ride quality with steering response and lateral stability.
El neumático Potenza RE040 de Bridgestone pertenece al segmento de Ultra Alto Rendimiento Para Verano y ha sido diseñado para complementar la capacidad de autos deportivos cupé y autos de la serie 3 de BMW, Audi TT, Acura NSX, Lexus SC430, Nissan 350Z y el Toyota MR2; como equipo original de fabrica. La idea principal es la de proveer un comportamiento predecible y responsivo en superficies secas y mojadas, sin disminuir tracción. No ha sido diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cerca del nivel de congelación, hielo o nieve.
Su construcción externa tiene una mezcla de caucho de agarre fuerte moldeado en un diseño direccional. Un segmento continuo en el centro y bloques largos y rectangulares proveen respuesta, capacidad a velocidades elevadas y tracción en carreteras secas. Canales circunferenciales y ranuras laterales se encargan de extraer el agua del área de contacto minimizando el deslizamiento en agua (hydroplaning) y aumentando la tracción sobre suelo mojado.
Internamente, correas gemelas de acero reforzadas con nailon envuelto en espiral estabilizan la parte interna de la banda de rodamiento y aumentan la capacidad del neumático a velocidades elevadas, el control y la calidad del manejo; también disminuye el peso. Una capa de cordón de tela y rellenos de caucho más fuerte en los flancos ayuda a combinar la calidad del manejo con buena respuesta y estabilidad lateral.
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Load Index 81 = 1019lbs (462kg) per tire
Speed Rating “V” = 149mph (240kph)
81V
SLMax Load = 1,019 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1019 lbs.
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44 psi
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10/32"
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19 lbs.
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5-6.5"
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6"
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7.6"
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6.4"
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23"
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906
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 86 = 1168lbs (530kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
86W
SLMax Load = 1,168 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1168 lbs.
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44 psi
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10/32"
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21 lbs.
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7-8"
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7"
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8.2"
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7.4"
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23.5"
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886
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating “V” = 149mph (240kph)
94V
SLMax Load = 1,477 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
2008 Production
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1477 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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24 lbs.
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6-8"
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7"
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9.3"
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7.5"
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25.7"
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811
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 100 = 1764lbs (800kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
100W
SLMax Load = 1,764 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1764 lbs.
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51 psi
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11/32"
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27 lbs.
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6.5-8.5"
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7"
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9.6"
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7.5"
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27"
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772
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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SLMax Load = 1,201 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1201 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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23 lbs.
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7-8"
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7"
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8.4"
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8"
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24.6"
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847
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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SLMax Load = 1,323 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1323 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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22 lbs.
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7-8.5"
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7.5"
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8.9"
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7.4"
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24.8"
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840
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
94W
XLMax Load = 1,477 lbs
Max psi = 50 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1477 lbs.
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50 psi
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10/32"
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24 lbs.
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7-8.5"
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7.5"
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8.9"
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7.4"
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24.8"
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840
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
94W
SLMax Load = 1,477 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1477 lbs.
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44 psi
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10/32"
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28 lbs.
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6-8"
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7"
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9.1"
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7.5"
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25.9"
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804
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 96 = 1565lbs (710kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
96W
SLMax Load = 1,565 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
2007 Production
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1565 lbs.
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44 psi
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10/32"
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29 lbs.
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6.5-8.5"
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7.5"
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9.8"
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8.1"
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26.3"
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792
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 99 = 1709lbs (775kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph)
99Y
SLMax Load = 1,709 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
2008 Production
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1709 lbs.
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51 psi
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11/32"
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28 lbs.
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6.5-8.5"
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7.5"
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9.7"
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27.2"
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766
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 88 = 1235lbs (560kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph)
88Y
SLMax Load = 1,235 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1235 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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23 lbs.
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7.5-9"
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8"
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9.1"
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8.2"
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25.2"
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827
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 91 = 1356lbs (615kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
91W
SLMax Load = 1,356 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1356 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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28 lbs.
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7-8.5"
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7.5"
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9"
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7.5"
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25.9"
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804
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 96 = 1565lbs (710kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph)
96W
SLMax Load = 1,565 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1565 lbs.
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51 psi
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10/32"
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32 lbs.
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7.5-9"
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8"
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9.6"
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8.1"
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26.6"
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783
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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Load Index 99 = 1709lbs (775kg) per tire
Speed Rating “Y” = 186mph (300kph)
99Y
SLMax Load = 1,709 lbs
Max psi = 51 psi
2008 Production
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Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A140 A A
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1709 lbs.
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51 psi
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11/32"
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28 lbs.
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8-9.5"
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8.5"
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10"
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NA
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26.9"
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774
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Country of Origin "JP" = JAPANJP
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NOTES:
Specifications shown are as accurate as possible based on the information provided to us by the tire manufacturers. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Individual tires may vary from data shown.
All tires are subject to continuous development. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
*Although regularly updated, the country of origin for any tire may vary from the country shown here. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin.
If you have a specific concern please email sales@tirerack.com.
Results based on 590 submissions of our online tire survey. |
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| Surveyed Averages |
23 |
75% |
3.0 |
6.1 |
6.2 |
7.6 |
8.0 |
7.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
5.9 |
5.3 |
4.6 |
9,204,094 |
| Color Key |
Superior (8.6-10) |
Fair (2.6-4.5) |
Excellent (6.6-8.5) |
Unacceptable (0-2.5) |
Good (4.6-6.5) |
Would You Buy This Tire Again?
Most said: "Probably Not" (Average of 3 out of 10)
How Did This Tire Rank In Its Category?
23 out of 26 tires (Score of 6.4 vs best tire in category score of 8.5)
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Numerical Average : 6.4 / 10
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Warranty for replacement tires purchased between 03/01/10 and 11/30/11
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