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  1. MB-BTurbo

    Reducing speed ratings?

    One of my summer tyres has a puncture and am considering using this to take the opportunity to replace the tyres to all seasons. I live in the Dales and would certainly benefit from them in the colder months. The problem is that most of these tyres either maintain their v speed rating...
  2. N

    Dealer ratings?

    Hi all, Not sure if there is anywhere on the site that specifically discusses this, but, are there any reviews or ratings for various dealers nationwide.? If not, why not.? Or is this a ****e idea.?
  3. dynamicq

    Mixing the tyre ratings front/rear

    I have 91V at the front and looking at the 94W at the rear. Will that be a problem? Safety wise, not insurance wise.
  4. R

    New Tyre ratings: are they reliable

    Looking at replacing my 2 front tyres (245/40/18 97Y). Currently they are Potenza RE050 which are rated as E for fuel, C for wet and 74db. Was looking online and it really has opened up a can of worms for me. These tyres are about £160 each. There are all sorts of brands with wildly...
  5. BTB 500

    New tyre labelling legislation from November (ratings for grip, efficiency & noise)

    Thought this was interesting, apologies if it's been posted elsewhere: New label system to help you compare tyres
  6. W

    Tyre speed ratings

    Tyres seem to be cheaper in the lower speed ratings. Is it an acceptable thing to buy a lower speed rated tyre that is listed in the handbook? eg, my 210 says v rated in the handbook (from memory). This means up to 149 MPH:eek:. There's no way that I'm ever going to get close to that...
  7. marty359

    Tyre speed ratings

    Im going to be taking my car on a runway again soon to see if my pulley and tune has made much of a difference and see if I can beat my previous top speed. The car currently has Falken 452's on the rear that are 'Y' rated and fine upto 186mph but the falkens on the front are only 'W' and rated...
  8. MeanRedSpider

    Ratings of W210 Tyres

    What load and speed rating should a 215/55 R16 tyre be on a W210 (E320 CDI Est)?
  9. travelininstyle

    Euro iv Ratings for C-class - any clues ?

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if my C180K Auto Sports Coupe (Kompressor)on a late 55 plate,meets the Euro 4 class rating.I see that some high end synthetic engine oils are marketed towards mb's that meet this Euro iv rating - I presume older cars do not - also,is there any benefit therefore when it...
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