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What happens if I exceed the speed rating on my tires?
The speed rating is there to let you know that you shouldn’t exceed that speed with that tire. If you do for a sustained period of time the air in the tire will heat up and expand causing the tire to explode. It is pretty simple.
Does speed rating affect tire wear?
Speed ratings affect more than just speed, they also contribute to ride comfort, wear, and cornering capabilities. In general, the higher the speed rating, the better the grip and stopping power, but the lower the tread life.
Can I use V rated tires instead of H?
Considerations. 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.
What is an H rated tire?
Tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 300 km/h (186 mph), require a “ZR” in the size designation….Tire Speed Rating Chart.
| SPEED SYMBOLS | ||
|---|---|---|
| H | 210 | 130 |
| V | 240 | 149 |
| W | 270 | 168 |
| Y | 300 | 186 |
What does a higher speed rating tire do?
In fact, the higher speed rating doesn’t have much to do with cornering ability, either. Just the speed factor of the tire itself. There is no relationship between the speed rating and the longevity of the tire. Every manufacturer will have different combinations of factors.
Is it OK to put a higher rated tire on your car?
2 Answers 2. tl dr – There is absolutely no worries about putting a higher rated tire on your vehicle. It just means you can drive your car faster if the car is capable (and the speed limits will allow).
Can you have different speed ratings on tyres?
Changing the speed rating on can be dependent on the type of vehicle you own. If you are buying tyres for a 4×4 we recommend that you keep to the original speed ratings as fitted when the 4×4 rolled off the production line.
Do you gain speed with a higher speed rating?
You will gain nothing in any other aspect of the tire, such as tire life, treadwear, or what have you. In fact, the higher speed rating doesn’t have much to do with cornering ability, either. Just the speed factor of the tire itself. There is no relationship between the speed rating and the longevity of the tire.