What does 99v mean on a tire?
V – Speed ratings are represented by letters ranging from A to Z. Each letter coincides to the maximum speed a tire can sustain under its recommended load capacity. For instance, V is equivalent to a maximum speed of 149 mph.
What is the difference between 99v and 99H tires?
H-rated tires are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph. The V rating is the next rating faster, and V-rated tires are good to 149 mph. Both H- and V-rated tires are considered to be performance-touring tires.
What is Y speed rating?
If Y speed rating is indicated without parentheses (as normal), this means the tire is rated up to 186 mph. If the Y speed rating is indicated inside of parentheses, this means that particular tire size and specification has been tested at speeds in excess of 186 mph. A Y speed rating denotes maximum tire performance.
What does 92Y mean on a tire?
After the initial tire measurement reading, we see 92Y. The 92 represents the maximum load the car can carry. The range of load ratings is vast and each number corresponds to a chart that shows how many pounds a single tire can carry. In this case, the 92 means it can support 1,389 pounds.
Can I mix H and V rated Tyres?
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. Often the reduction in speed rating will be only one rating, – e.g. V to H but not T.
Are H rated tires good?
Sports cars may get better handling with a ZR tire. H-Rated Tires: This is a perfect, average tire for most sedans and commuter vehicles.
Can you mix W and Y rated tyres?
The final rating is the maximum speed the tyre is legally approved for. 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.
What does Y mean on tyres?
You can find your tyres’ speed rating on the sidewall of the tyre as shown in the image. 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.
