Yet another load index question... [Archive] - bimmerfest

Salvator

10-11-2005, 11:28 AM

Am looking at a tire that has a load index of 90... my 325Ci came with tires with a load index of 91... Tire Rack website indicates a 33 pound decrease in the amount of load that each tire can handle... What would this mean to me in the real world? Obviously, I can carry less... it's a coupe, so not an issue... will this translate to faster tire wear, worse handling, slower performance? :dunno: Please advise! Thanks! :thumbup:

Gary@Tirerack

10-11-2005, 11:49 AM

Am looking at a tire that has a load index of 90... my 325Ci came with tires with a load index of 91... Tire Rack website indicates a 33 pound decrease in the amount of load that each tire can handle... What would this mean to me in the real world? Obviously, I can carry less... it's a coupe, so not an issue... will this translate to faster tire wear, worse handling, slower performance? :dunno: Please advise! Thanks! :thumbup:

On your car the difference is minor/inconsequential IMO, and you should not see any changes in tire wear, handing, etc based only on changing the load index in the same stock tire size.

Salvator

10-11-2005, 11:55 AM

Gary,
Thanks for your prompt response! :thumbup: