H Or V Rated

[SSSLINE]

Hi all,

Just wondered what the concensus was on H or V rating for tyres, H are a bit cheaper but?

 

Also was thinking of running 55 or 60 profile on the rear instead of 50's (15") to give a little more ride height at the backend and 'fill' the arches better - any views/experiances? (Not sure if it might look like tractor tyres )

 

Cheers

Tony.R

[Longboarder]

185/60 x 14 V toyo 888's on mine. Doesn't look like a tractor! (Well I'm it's mum so I would love it even if it did! )

 

Nigel

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Unless your car is extreemly fast then "H" is all you need "V" will just be a waste of money.

 

Have a look at this.

 

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyrspeed.html

[Longboarder]

Rats. I need to get some W rated boots! Reality check. I can't think of a time when I have exceeded 113 mph on road or track in the last 3 years so S would do!

 

Nigel

[SSSLINE]

Thanks for the thoughts, looks like a mute point in the end as I am leaning toward Toyo T1-R and they are V rated only in my sizes, going to go halfway and run 55 profile on the rears as if i went to a 60 profile the choice of tyre is more limited, on a 15" fitment anyway, might gain me another 10mm over the 50 profiles.

 

Cheers

Tony.R

[Steve Walker]

Rats. I need to get some W rated boots! Reality check. I can't think of a time when I have exceeded 113 mph on road or track in the last 3 years so S would do!

 

Nigel

 

ISTR that legally your tyres must be rated for the declared maximum speed of the vehicle - otherwise we could all say that we never go over 70 (honest officer!)