94W Load Rating vs 91W

123Britt · 12-03-2008, 04:21 PM

Ok - so my current tires (OEM Run-Flat Bridgstones) show a Load Rating of
91W FOR THE front tires and 94W for the rears. I am interested in UHP tires
but need input because the RE760 Sport tires I want to purchase will be 94W in the front.
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Question: Does it really matter - harsh ride or what?

Rob74 · 03-22-2011, 11:44 AM

I am bumping this question, albeit old, since I have the exact same question. Can anyone shed some light on this?

/Robert

remmib · 03-22-2011, 03:30 PM

As long as the load and speed rate are above the minimum the car needs, it's okay.

mycoupe · 03-22-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

As long as the load and speed rate are above the minimum the car needs, it's okay.

Not entirely true. I'm not sure how much of an effect it has, but the higher the load rating the stiffer the sidewall and the more it will effect your scrub radius. Higher to a point is good, but it does become detrimental at some point. So, I am bumping this for someone who knows how to calculate these things to chime in.

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123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	94W Load Rating vs 91W Ok - so my current tires (OEM Run-Flat Bridgstones) show a Load Rating of 91W FOR THE front tires and 94W for the rears. I am interested in UHP tires but need input because the RE760 Sport tires I want to purchase will be 94W in the front. . . Question: Does it really matter - harsh ride or what?
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	As long as the load and speed rate are above the minimum the car needs, it's okay. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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