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What is the difference between 102T and 102H tires?

102T and 102H are service descriptions. 102 is the Load Index, what this means is, the tire is capable of carrying weight up to, 1,874 lbs per tire. 102T and 102H are service descriptions. 102 is the Load Index, what this means is, the tire is capable of carrying weight up to, 1,874 lbs per tire.

Which is better T or H speed rating?

H rated tires have stronger construction than T rated tires. The concern may not be speed although a Subaru can exceed 118 MPH hence those tires however it may be load rating of the tires. Lessor speed rated tires must be able to handle the listed load of your vehicle properly. Confirm this, a good tire shop will.

What does ZR 19 mean on a TYRE?

ZR basically means the tyre is adapted for speeds above 149 mph. ZR tyres includes the speed ratings V(149mph), W(168mph) and Y(186mph). Before 1990, the manufacturers used “ZR” to mean high performance tyres before the ratings got refined with W, Y…

What does it mean 94V on a tire?

LOAD INDEX AND SPEED RATING

Example: P225/60/R16 94V. The load index and speed rating, or service description, are the numbers that follow the tire size. In the example above, the first two digits (94) represent the tire’s load index and the single letter (V) identifies the tire’s speed rating.

Should I get V or H-rated tires?

To support running at higher speeds, V–rated tires will have a stiffer sidewall and slightly firmer ride than H–rated tires. For normal driving conditions the H–rated tire will provide a more comfortable ride and the V–rated should give slightly better handling.

Should I get H or T rated tires?

Tires with higher speed ratings generally have better steering response and cornering grip than lower-speed rated tires, in addition to being capable of higher speeds. So if your car originally came with H–rated tires, that’s what you should replace them with. Sticking with H–rated tires comes at a cost.

Can I use T rated tires instead of H?

T rated tires will be just fine for your car. IMO an H rated tire is overkill for your vehicle anwyay. This isn’t a vehicle that will be raced or do high speed chases for law enforcement or anything.

Can I mix V and W rated Tyres?

However, for cars the fitting of a higher speed rating is fine. If you do choose a tyre with a higher speed rating though, we recommend that you match the tyres across the axels, avoiding having different speed ratings fitted on either side of the car. The only exception to this is a winter tyre.

What is the highest speed rating for a tire?

Tires having a maximum speed capability over 149 MPH may have “ZR” in the size designation. Tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 MPH are required to include “ZR” in the designation.

ZR Designation.

What is the difference between Zr and R rated tires?

ZR basically means the tyre is adapted for speeds above 149 mph. ZR tyres includes the speed ratings V(149mph), W(168mph) and Y(186mph). Before 1990, the manufacturers used “ZR” to mean high performance tyres before the ratings got refined with W, Y…

What does R stand for on tires?

For example, this aspect ratio of 50 means that the tire’s section height is 50% of the tire’s section width. R indicates the construction used within the tires casing. R stands for radial construction.

What does the ZR stand for on tires?

ZR basically means the tire is adapted for speeds above 149mph. ZR tires includes the speed ratings V(149mph), W(168mph) and Y(186mph). The R stands for radial.

Can I use 235 tires instead of 225?

Yesthat size will work 100% perfectly, as it is the exact same diameter as the 225/75-16. 235/70-16 is actually a shorter tire.

What does V and W mean on tires?

You will find it at the end of the tyre’s size (the list of numbers on the tyre’s sidewall) always represented by a letter and usually following a number – in the following example the tyre speed rating is “V“. Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph.

What does 98V XL mean on tires?

The 98V is load index (capacity) and speed rating: The 98 says the tire can safely carry — when properly inflated — 1,653 pounds. This code ranges from 60 (551 pounds) to 114 (2,601 pounds). The speed rating (sometimes listed twice — in front of the R and always here) ranges from M (81 mph) to Z (149+ mph).

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