What does 91W mean on a tire?
Exotic Sports Cars. While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire’s 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.
What does Y mean on tyres?
Z-rated high-performance tyres are rated for speeds in excess of 149mph. Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph. Y-rated tyres are rated in excess of 186mph.
What does V mean on tyres?
speed rating
As seen in the tyre speed rating chart below, V corresponds to 149 mph. Therefore, tyres with this speed rating should not be driven over 149mph.
What is the difference between 91V and 94v tyres?
A 91Y tyre is load rated for 615kg and a 94Y tyre is load rated for 670 kg. In practical terms it might feel a stiffer tyre and will take higher pressure/load before the tyre deforms. Yes, a harder ride because of the stiffer side walls.
Can I use H rated tires instead of T?
The H tire is a faster rated tire than the T. The chances are that you’d never need these speeds, but I’d still stay at or above the OEM ratings. If stock is H rated, then it is a very good idea to maintain the stock H rating for your three season tire. The rest of the car has been designed for a H rated tire…
Can I put a higher speed rated tire on my car?
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.
How long do budget tyres last?
A new set of tyres should last a minimum or 20,000 miles, however cheaper quality tyres may not last that long. The important thing you need to do is keep an eye on tread depth and any other signs of damage.
What does the H and T mean on tires?
The codes on the sides of tires are unfamiliar to most car and truck owners, but knowing what the codes mean is important to choosing the proper tires. The H/T on tires stands for highway/terrain.
What is the difference between R and V on tyres?
V, Z, W, Y and (Y) are for sports cars. L rated tyres are primarily for off-road and light trucks. Q is primarily for winter 4x4s. R is primarily for heavy-duty light trucks.
Can I mix V and W rated Tyres?
You can invalidate your car insurance by fitting new tyres that have a lower speed rating than the manufacturer’s original fit. Mixing tyre speed ratings isn’t recommended.
Can a 91W tyre fit a 91Y car?
The GT’s will fit your vehicle fine as they meet the V speed rating requirement and the 91 load rating requirement. You won’t notice any difference from the speed ratings alone unless you plan on going over 240kph.
What does the 91V mean on a tyre rating?
The two digits before the speed rating symbol as show in the diagram as 91V are the load rating. The load-rating is essentially the maximum weight the tyre can carry. Tyres have different load ratings but generally a tyre of the same size usually are the same. Lower profile sizes tend to have lower load ratings compared…
Which is faster a 91V or a 91Y?
I understad the 91V is a lower speed rating than 91Y, but still at 240 kmh. Not what I am doing! Question 1: is it a prob to have 91V on two tyres (front) and 91Y on the rear?
What kind of tyres are used in UK?
It is a high performance car tyre aimed at giving you control in all the weather conditions the UK could throw at you, even in the rain with its A rating for wet grip. Yokohama have created the BluEarth-A AE50 with a distinctive nano compound, blended with orange oil and fine silica.
