Oct 16, 2007 · What is tire speed rating or performance rating? Your safety depends on the performance rating of your tires, and yet many drivers aren’t aware of the role they play in keeping their rubber on …

Oct 18, 2016 · The main difference for a higher speed rating is the ability to dissipate the heat generated. Like I said, many tire models are available as both H and V versions, with little difference. …

Nov 11, 2010 · The speed rating of H-rated vs T-rated is not significant. Many quality winters have a even a lower speed rating than T and are installed without issue on cars required H, T or even higher …

Oct 30, 2014 · The speed rating doesn’t just mean how fast you can drive with the tires though. A tire with a higher speed rating is constructed different than one with a lower rating.

Feb 27, 2016 · Tires have load rating-speed rating-wear rating and they are all not rated the same. Do a search for tire ratings and find a chart showing how to read the sidewall numbers and letters.

Jun 10, 2010 · When I went to replace tires for my 2006 Hyundai Sonata, I learned that Hyundai recommends high speed (V rating tire) and at least some tire dealers will not put on tires with a lower …

Feb 14, 2012 · An important factor is that tire load rating is proper for vehicle. Sometimes it requires H and V rated tires to handle this load. Generally construction of H rated and V rated tires is more …

Mar 24, 2008 · The rating is maximum sustained speed of the tire itself without it self-destructing, but I’d agree that on performance cars there would be a noticable difference in handling and safety going to …

Sep 27, 2008 · The speed rating test takes place at the rated load and rated pressure. If you are using a lower pressure (and a compensating lower load), the speed capability goes down.

Dec 16, 2010 · T-rated tires are rated for 118mph which means that theoretically you could exceed the tire’s speed capabilities with that car. Now, since you know you won’t drive that fast, it’s fine to put T …