Fed Up -17 in Tires - Update

[Dan DiBiase]

Bob Gregory <rggpa1 at yahoo.com> wrote: Based on input from the List, bought, mounted and driving on Sumitomo HTR+ in OEM size 225-45-17 ($79 at Tire Rack).  Have made it 4 days without sidewall bubbles :-).  To ensure that no damage will occur, purchased road hazard warranty for ~$35.  I'm set now.

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I have a slow leak in one of my front tires and was checking it out this week-end - noticed that all of my tires are close to being done. Was looking at the Sumitomo HTR+ as well (in 235/45-17 size). But I just noticed that the load rating is different (94H for my OEM Michelines (BTW - $216 each!!!) vs 93W for the Sumis) which translates into about 176 pounds less load capacity. Were your size the same load rating as your other tires?

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA