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Old 02-09-2016, 09:35 PM
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Why are general grabber red letters so heavy? One size I like is 275/70/18 but they are almost 60 pounds. And the exact same size grabber at2 is 12-13 pounds lighter. Same load E too.
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Why are general grabber red letters so heavy? One size I like is 275/70/18 but they are almost 60 pounds. And the exact same size grabber at2 is 12-13 pounds lighter. Same load E too.
10 ply?
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10 ply?
Because 1 is a mud tire and the other is an at tire. Heavy side lugs etc.
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Originally Posted by winchested
Because 1 is a mud tire and the other is an at tire. Heavy side lugs etc.
Well yes this is true but if you look at other mt's of same size and load rating they aren't as heavy
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