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Understanding Speed Ratings
…the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed. You can learn more about speed rating and the other letters and numbers on the sidewall of your tire in "How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions." Disclaimer: It is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tires that have not been…
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…the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed. You can learn more about speed rating and the other letters and numbers on the sidewall of your tire in "How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions." Disclaimer: It is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tires that have not been…
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Speed Rating. Why is it Important?
…few new speed ratings: W: 168 mph Y: 186 mph Every tire that is produced is tested to see how fast it can be driven on before failure. If an automaker builds a car that is capable of speeds of 131 miles an hour, they absolutely need to install a tire that is capable of this speed. An H-rated tire that…
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…few new speed ratings: W: 168 mph Y: 186 mph Every tire that is produced is tested to see how fast it can be driven on before failure. If an automaker builds a car that is capable of speeds of 131 miles an hour, they absolutely need to install a tire that is capable of this speed. An H-rated tire that…
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How Does Speed Rating Affect My Tire Choice?
…installing an H-rated tire? Yes, some installers have taken all the guess work out of the situation and only install what the O.E. manufacturer puts on the car. How does a family sedan that has no chance of ever reaching 149 mph in factory form have this rating specified? Higher speed ratings will handle…
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…installing an H-rated tire? Yes, some installers have taken all the guess work out of the situation and only install what the O.E. manufacturer puts on the car. How does a family sedan that has no chance of ever reaching 149 mph in factory form have this rating specified? Higher speed ratings will handle…
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Speed Rating: More Than Just Speed?
…tire's top speed capability. However, there is almost always a correlation between handling and speed rating since higher performance tires tend to be capable of maintaining higher top speeds for a longer period of time. While this is not always true, in the majority of cases lower speed rated tires tend…
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…tire's top speed capability. However, there is almost always a correlation between handling and speed rating since higher performance tires tend to be capable of maintaining higher top speeds for a longer period of time. While this is not always true, in the majority of cases lower speed rated tires tend…
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Tire Tech Information - How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions
…ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. The maximum operating speed of a vehicle must be limited to the lowest speed rated tire on the vehicle. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is…
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…ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. The maximum operating speed of a vehicle must be limited to the lowest speed rated tire on the vehicle. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is…
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Tire Speed Ratings
…speed riving is accepted—though not recommended by the tire manufacturers. Tire speed ratings were established to make sure speed capabilities between tire and vehicle were in agreement. Meaning, the vehicle should only go as fast as the lowest speed rated tire on it. Read "How to Read Speed Rating,…
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…speed riving is accepted—though not recommended by the tire manufacturers. Tire speed ratings were established to make sure speed capabilities between tire and vehicle were in agreement. Meaning, the vehicle should only go as fast as the lowest speed rated tire on it. Read "How to Read Speed Rating,…
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Tire Tech - Air Pressure/Load Adjustment for High Speed Driving W-Speed
…Tire Info Air Pressure/Load Adjustment for High Speed Driving Recommended High Speed Pressure & Load Capacity Adjustments For W-Speed Rated Tires Vehicle Top Speed Required Tire Pressure Increase Tire Load Capacity % of Branded Maximum W-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value…
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…Tire Info Air Pressure/Load Adjustment for High Speed Driving Recommended High Speed Pressure & Load Capacity Adjustments For W-Speed Rated Tires Vehicle Top Speed Required Tire Pressure Increase Tire Load Capacity % of Branded Maximum W-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value…
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Speed rating versus grip => higher isn't necessarily better
…grip? Will a Y-Speed Rated (186 MPH) tire be faster and grippier then a W-Speed Rated (168 MPH) tire? Not necessarily. Grip and performance depend on the tire's compound, bead construction and other attributes. A higher speed rating means the tire will deflect less at higher speeds due to the tire's…
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…grip? Will a Y-Speed Rated (186 MPH) tire be faster and grippier then a W-Speed Rated (168 MPH) tire? Not necessarily. Grip and performance depend on the tire's compound, bead construction and other attributes. A higher speed rating means the tire will deflect less at higher speeds due to the tire's…
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What's in a letter?
…what do they mean? Speed ratings can be a little confusing. I get many calls like this one: "I have an 08 BMW 328i and I need a Z-rated tire." To be honest, Z-rated used to mean a lot more than it does now. When speed ratings first came out, Z was thought to be the highest speed rating you could get, so…
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…what do they mean? Speed ratings can be a little confusing. I get many calls like this one: "I have an 08 BMW 328i and I need a Z-rated tire." To be honest, Z-rated used to mean a lot more than it does now. When speed ratings first came out, Z was thought to be the highest speed rating you could get, so…
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Explanation of Tire Speed Ratings
…speed rating that Tire Rack use as a guideline for making tire recommendations. This speed rating is often misunderstood by the public. The minimum speed rating does exceed the legal speed limits of the United States but is not the main focus of speed ratings for practical purposes. Speed ratings provided…
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…speed rating that Tire Rack use as a guideline for making tire recommendations. This speed rating is often misunderstood by the public. The minimum speed rating does exceed the legal speed limits of the United States but is not the main focus of speed ratings for practical purposes. Speed ratings provided…
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Dunlop Signature II (H- or V-Speed Rated) 205/55-16 Tire
Dunlop Signature II (H- or V-Speed Rated) 205/55-16 Tire
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Dunlop Signature II (H- or V-Speed Rated) 205/55-16 Tire
$96.00
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Goodyear Eagle GT (V-Speed Rated) 205/45-17 XL Tire
Goodyear Eagle GT (V-Speed Rated) 205/45-17 XL Tire
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Goodyear Eagle GT (V-Speed Rated) 205/45-17 XL Tire
$116.00
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