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Old 06-24-2009, 01:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by buzzy View Post
I've always wondered about this...

If Lotus worked with Yokohama to specifically produce a LTS version of the tires then why would you choose not to use the AD07's or A048's.

Or is a tire really just a tire...
You might want a larger size than the spec tire. Also, tire development continues, you might want the latest technology. Conversely, you might be cheap and not need the best tire.
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