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…tires have a higher speed rating than softer riding Grand Touring All-Season tires. High speed ratings are generally associated with improved handling, are generally stiffer riding and are commonly found on tires that are performance oriented in nature. Tires with lower speed ratings will feel more…
…install the tires. Moving to a lower speed rating may also have adverse affects on your car's handling. We recommend that your maintain your car's original speed rating or move to a higher speed rating in search of better performance. Read more about speed ratings. You can also search by vehicle to…
…speed rating, you can feel safe using any tire that is rated above that speed rating. But your choice should depend on what you're looking for out of the tire. Tires with a higher speed rating tend to be a little stiffer, but provide better steering response when driven at higher speeds. Lower…
…efficiency, clean air, low noise and long wear. Designed to be driven in diverse weather conditions, the Cinturato P7 All Season Plus features lower weight, less rolling resistance and reduced noise while enhancing wet braking and year-round traction, even in light snow. Cinturato P7 All Season…
…Touring All-Season category offer lower speed ratings like S (112 mph) and T (118 mph). These tires are known for longer mileage - usually greater than 50,000 miles of service life. They are not an aggressive handling group of tires due to their lower speed rating. However, you'll receive the…
…handled by two tires. Speed Rating In Germany some highways do not have speed limits and high speed driving is permitted. Speed ratings were established to match the speed capability of tires with the top speed capability of the vehicles to which they are applied. Speed ratings are established in…
…Your lower speed ratings typically are "looser" types of passenger all-seasons and standard touring all-seasons and are not as concerned with sport performance. Winter / snow tires are the exception to the rule as most shops will install a winter tire of significantly lower speed rating.…
…name, same size but has a different speed rating? The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 comes in two versions, the H- and V- speed rated versions and the W- and Y- speed rated versions. This separates the higher performing, Z- speed rated versions (W and Y) from the lower performance (H and V) versions.…
…Several other manufacturers specify their highest speed-rated tires (originally V-, Z-, W- or Y-speed rated) can be driven no faster than the 130 mph speeds permitted of a lower H-speed rating. However, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the severity of the damage…
…solid dry grip and isn't recommended for heavy snow conditions. There are two versions available of the HTR A/S P01: H- or V-Speed Rated and a W-Speed Rated. While their tread patterns are very similar, the W-rated tire features sportier steering and cornering. The H- and V-rated version offers…
…to blend a performance tire's appearance with a passenger tire's smooth, quiet ride. Standard Touring tires are typically available in the lower speed ratings and higher aspect ratio sizes and place more emphasis on ride comfort and treadwear than Grand Touring tires. Advanced Sorting Clear Apply…
…such as 225/45RF17 91Y (for self-supporting run-flat tires that have a speed rating identified in their Service Description and 255/40ZRF20 (for Z-speed rated self-supporting run-flat tires in which the speed rating is contained in the tire size). Since this tire size designation was adopted…
…an "A" rating can exceed 115 mph in the lab test. Tires with a "B" rating can attain speeds between 100 and 115 mph. And tires with a "C" rating can reach speeds between 85 and 100 mph without failure. These ratings are similar to the speed ratings given to tires,…
…designs will cause tires to hydroplane at lower speeds; all tires will be forced to hydroplane at some speed. As a rule, tread design affects hydroplaning resistance at high speeds and in deep water. Tread compound affects wet traction at lower speeds or in shallow water. Directional tread designs…
…to blend a performance tire's appearance with a passenger tire's smooth, quiet ride. Standard Touring tires are typically available in the lower speed ratings and higher aspect ratio sizes and place more emphasis on ride comfort and treadwear than Grand Touring tires. Advanced Sorting Clear Apply…
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