MT Sportsman Fronts
03-30-2002, 04:28 PM
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MT Sportsman Fronts Anyone here know the weight difference between the Standard vs. the 8 ply MT Sportsman 26x15 fronts? Could I also have some comments from anyone running them on a '98-'02 F-body? Are the stds. o.k. for these cars, or do you NEED the 8 plys? Thanks. WJ. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
03-30-2002, 04:37 PM
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Re: MT Sportsman Fronts MT ET Front 26x4.5x15 = 12lbs.
MT Sportsman Front 26x7.5x15 = 16-19lbs.
That info is directly from M/T's website.
As far as the 8 ply thing, folks get away with running the VW 165SR15 raidals, which don't have near the load capacity of the weaker Sportsman Front, FWIW. I did have the 8 ply tires on the front of my car for awhile though, and they held up/drove nicely.
<small>[ March 30, 2002, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: GeorgeC ]</small>
MT Sportsman Front 26x7.5x15 = 16-19lbs.
That info is directly from M/T's website.
As far as the 8 ply thing, folks get away with running the VW 165SR15 raidals, which don't have near the load capacity of the weaker Sportsman Front, FWIW. I did have the 8 ply tires on the front of my car for awhile though, and they held up/drove nicely.
<small>[ March 30, 2002, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: GeorgeC ]</small>
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Re: MT Sportsman Fronts My 15x3.5 Draglites with a 8 ply MT Sportsman came in at 30 lbs each.
Switched to Moroso DS2s and now they come in at 22 lbs each. 16 lbs of rotational weight is a nice savings IMO.
Switched to Moroso DS2s and now they come in at 22 lbs each. 16 lbs of rotational weight is a nice savings IMO.
