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3. www.theaa.com › safety › tyre-speed-ratingTyre Speed Rating | Chart and Rating Letters - The AA

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   Nov 24, 2020 · Tyres with higher speed ratings may give better grip and stopping distances, but they might not perform as well in the cold and could wear out faster. Tyre speed rating and insurance. The tyre speed rating’s also important for legal reasons. If you have a lower tyre speed rating than you should, it might invalidate your car insurance.

4. www.autoexpress.co.uk › tips-advice › 364120Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what ...

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   Aug 21, 2024 · 186. As most modern cars comfortably top 100mph, and speed ratings usually give quite some headroom above a car’s theoretical top speed, there won’t be many cars with tyres rated at less than ...

5. www.which.co.uk › reviews › new-and-used-carsTyre Speed Ratings & Markings Explained - Which?

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   Jul 4, 2016 · H 210km/h or 130mph. V 240km/h or 149mph. W (ZR) 270km/h or 168mph. Y (ZR) 300km/h or 186mph. ZR Above 240km/h or 149mph. There is no reason to buy tyres with a speed rating that exceeds your car’s top speed. They’ll cost more for no benefit. Elsewhere on your tyres you will see the manufacturer’s name, the name of the tyre model and ...

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7. www.michelin.co.uk › tyre-load-rating-speed-ratingTyre load rating and tyre speed rating - Michelin

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   Tyre speed rating. 205mm. 55% of the height/section ratio. 17”. 91. V. Note that tyres of the same dimension can have different tyre load and speed ratings. This is why it is important to understand the dimension, tyre speed and tyre load rating before replacing tyres. In this example, the tyre load rating is 91.

8. www.rac.co.uk › drive › adviceWhat is a tyre speed rating? Everything you need to know

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   May 24, 2016 · 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. See the full list below. Tyre speed ratings should be matched to the official top speed of your car. If you fit cheaper, lower-speed-rated tyres, it ...

9. tirestreets.co.uk › blogs › rethink-your-rubberTyre Speed Rating | Tyre Speed Rating Chart UK | Tire Streets ...

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   Sep 18, 2024 · 270. Y. 186. 300. (Y) 186+. 300+. Using the above tyre speed ratings table, you can now find the maximum speed at which your vehicle tyre can carry a load corresponding to its load index under ideal conditions. Find your car’s perfect tyre size and speed rating using Tire Street’s ‘Search by Registration’ tool.

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    Which tyres have a higher speed rating?

    • Wider, larger-diameter tyres often have a higher speed rating as they are usually fitted to higher-performance cars therefore, are typically designed to cope with higher speeds. 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.

    What is a tyre speed rating? Everything you need to know

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    What does a tyre rating mean?

    • This rating indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry a load corresponding to its load index under ideal conditions. For example, a tyre with a speed rating of "H" can safely maintain a speed of up to 130 mph, while a "V" rated tyre can handle speeds up to 149 mph. A tyre marking typically covers the below information (in order):

    Tyre Speed Rating | Tyre Speed Rating Chart UK - Tire Streets

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    How fast can a tyre go?

    • As most modern cars comfortably top 100mph, and speed ratings usually give quite some headroom above a car’s theoretical top speed, there won’t be many cars with tyres rated at less than ‘T’ today. A 62bhp Kia Picanto, for instance, has a top speed of 90mph, but its standard 185/65 R14 tyres have a ‘T’ speed rating, good for 118mph.

    Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what they mean

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    Should you fit a tyre with a speed rating?

    • Equally, fitting a tyre to your car with a speed rating below the car’s performance capabilities means it might not stand up to the demands of driving quickly. It goes without saying that you don’t want this to happen at higher speeds.

    Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what they mean

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    What tyres do sports cars need?

    • Sports cars need tyres with speed ratings of W, Y or (Y). If you decide to choose tyres that are an incorrect speed rating, load index or size for your car, you must inform your insurance company, as it is likely to affect what you are entitled to claim in the event of an accident.

    Speed Rating Chart - Tyre Shopper

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    Should tyres be rated for 200 mph?

    • Tyres rated for 200mph on a car that barely tops 100mph would be overkill and ultimately cost the consumer money for a product whose capabilities they’d never use. Equally, fitting a tyre to your car with a speed rating below the car’s performance capabilities means it might not stand up to the demands of driving quickly.

    Tyre speed ratings explained: chart, rating letters and what they mean

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11. www.tyre-shopper.co.uk › tyre-advice › tyreSpeed Rating Chart - Tyre Shopper

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    The speed rating numbering system run from A1 to A8 in sequence, whilst the letters run from B to Y. For example, a tyre that reads 255/40 R20 101V shows V to be the tyre speed rating. The tyre speed rating chart below shows that V corresponds to 149 mph. Therefore, tyres with this speed rating should not be driven over 149mph.