welland99
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- Joined
- Feb 26, 2009
- Messages
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- Location
- Malvern
- Car
- W210 E280 estate 1999 facelift; 6th gen honda accord coupe 2000
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.
There's no way that I'm ever going to get close to that speed. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I got up to 80!
So, is there any reason why i should not choose a cheaper lower speed rated tyre?
Are the higher speed rated tyres built stronger to cope with higher torque and acceleration as well as ultimate top speed?
eg, my 210 says v rated in the handbook (from memory). This means up to 149 MPH.
There's no way that I'm ever going to get close to that speed. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I got up to 80!
So, is there any reason why i should not choose a cheaper lower speed rated tyre?
Are the higher speed rated tyres built stronger to cope with higher torque and acceleration as well as ultimate top speed?