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Load Index = pothole protection?

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Nov 1, 2011 | 11:49 AM

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landon

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Load Index = pothole protection?

Is there any correlation between the load index of a tire and it's ability to withstand pothole damage?

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Nov 1, 2011 | 12:24 PM

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I dont believe it does, but someone else might be able to chime in and give more info.

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Nov 3, 2011 | 06:39 PM

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a bit but not really. You can get tires with reinforced walls.

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