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All tires have speed ratings. there is some safety factor, but it is the range the tire companies say their tires will not fail due to speed. My snow tires(Blizzak & pirelli scorpion snow&ice) are only rated to 99mph. The Michelin Diamaris are rated for 150mph. Ever notice some highspeed car chases show tire failure (excluding police spike strips), usually on some compact. Know your safety limits.
check your tire pressure regularly - running under inflated has a higher likelyhood of blowout than overinflated and decreases mileage.
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Last edited by X5Flyboy; 01-22-2007 at 07:14 AM.
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