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FYI about speed ratings.
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<blockquote data-quote="StangFever" data-source="post: 133432" data-attributes="member: 4341"><p>Just FYI, </p><p></p><p>Got this from Tire Rack: </p><p></p><p>"Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is pressed (to reflect its required load) against a large diameter metal drum and run at ever increasing speeds (in 6.2 mph steps in 10 minute increments) until the tire’s required speed has been met. </p><p></p><p>Speed Rating - Miles/Hour - Kilometers/Hour - Typical Use </p><p>N=87 MPH, 140km/h, Spare Tires </p><p>P=93 MPH, 150km/h </p><p>Q=99 MPH, 160km/h, Winter, LT Tires </p><p>R=106 MPH, 170km/h, LT Tires </p><p>S=112 MPH, 180km/h </p><p>T=118 MPH, 190km/h </p><p>U=124 MPH, 200km/h </p><p>H=130 MPH, 210km/h, Sport Sedans </p><p>V=149 MPH, 240km/h, Sports Cars </p><p>Z=149+ MPH, 240km/h and over, Sports Cars </p><p>W=168 MPH, 270km/h, Exotic Sport Cars </p><p>Y=186 MPH, 300km/h, Exotic Sport Cars </p><p></p><p>*Today, the Z-speed rating is the only speed rating that is still branded “within” the tire size, as in P225/50ZR16. All other speed ratings are shown in the tire’s service description. </p><p></p><p>When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest speed rating that would ever be required. Since that time the automotive industry has found it necessary to add W- and Y-speed ratings (indicated in the tire’s service description) to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high, top speed capabilities. </p><p></p><p>P225/50ZR16 149+ mph </p><p>P225/50ZR16 91W 168 mph </p><p>P225/50ZR16 91Y 186 mph </p><p></p><p></p><p>While all Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds of 149 mph and above, prior to the W- and Y-speed ratings were identified in the service, how far above 149 mph was not identified." </p><p></p><p>Looks like you guys didn't get the shaft on the tires afterall. 168 mph is more than enough. Don't you think? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> :thumbsup:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StangFever, post: 133432, member: 4341"] Just FYI, Got this from Tire Rack: "Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is pressed (to reflect its required load) against a large diameter metal drum and run at ever increasing speeds (in 6.2 mph steps in 10 minute increments) until the tire’s required speed has been met. Speed Rating - Miles/Hour - Kilometers/Hour - Typical Use N=87 MPH, 140km/h, Spare Tires P=93 MPH, 150km/h Q=99 MPH, 160km/h, Winter, LT Tires R=106 MPH, 170km/h, LT Tires S=112 MPH, 180km/h T=118 MPH, 190km/h U=124 MPH, 200km/h H=130 MPH, 210km/h, Sport Sedans V=149 MPH, 240km/h, Sports Cars Z=149+ MPH, 240km/h and over, Sports Cars W=168 MPH, 270km/h, Exotic Sport Cars Y=186 MPH, 300km/h, Exotic Sport Cars *Today, the Z-speed rating is the only speed rating that is still branded “within” the tire size, as in P225/50ZR16. All other speed ratings are shown in the tire’s service description. When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest speed rating that would ever be required. Since that time the automotive industry has found it necessary to add W- and Y-speed ratings (indicated in the tire’s service description) to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high, top speed capabilities. P225/50ZR16 149+ mph P225/50ZR16 91W 168 mph P225/50ZR16 91Y 186 mph While all Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds of 149 mph and above, prior to the W- and Y-speed ratings were identified in the service, how far above 149 mph was not identified." Looks like you guys didn't get the shaft on the tires afterall. 168 mph is more than enough. Don't you think? :D :thumbsup: [/QUOTE]
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