For all those who have ever wondered why a magna has such a high load rating. Well here is why from the horses mouth! :)

Hi Jason,

May we apologise for the delay in our response.

Your question was referred to the Engineering department and following
is their response.

"Whilst Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd could theoretically reduce the
recommended load index below that shown on the Tyre Placard (because the
actual vehicle weight would allow it), our policy is to follow the Tyre
& Rim Association of Australia's design standard for tyres (which
specifies a standard load index for each tyre size), even though
sometimes this provides a large load margin."

"There are no plans to change this practice at this time because when
building vehicles we take into account the significant overloading that
many owners apply on their vehicles."

Thank you for your enquiry and once again our apologies.

Regards,

Mitsubishi Customer Assistance Centre
Ph: 1300 13 12 11
Fax: 1300 55 33 19

What gets me is why the VRX with 17" rims has a lower rating than previous models, even though its a heavier car. The reason for this? Availability of 17" rubber with a rating of 95 are few and far between is the most logical conclusion. So MMAL bend the policy to keep its tyre supplier happy. :nuts:

*I also wrote to MMAL about this issue and am still waiting on a reply

What gets me is why the VRX with 17" rims has a lower rating than previous models, even though its a heavier car. The reason for this? Availability of 17" rubber with a rating of 95 are few and far between is the most logical conclusion. So MMAL bend the policy to keep its tyre supplier happy. :nuts:
Because that fits in with what tooSlow's email says. Your point also backs up how they lowered the rating on some TE's when there was a tyre shortage and had to use different tyres.