> Brent Christensen wrote: > 205/70R 14 97R Reinforced (What is this??) > That's what your manufacturer (VW) recommends for your vehicle:-) 97 is the Load Index for a tire capable of carrying a maximum load of 1609 lb. R is the Speed Rating (107mph? can't remember what was note I posted about this some time ago...) "Reinforced" is, of course, the sidewall construction... This is the **modern** tire rating system which replaces the old Load Range ratings. |
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