What is H and V rated tires?

Identification. 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 does a speed rating of V mean?

The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds. When the rating system was originally developed, the “Unlimited V” category of over 210 km/h (130 mph) was the top speed rating possible.

What does H mean on tires?

speed rating
An “H” speed rating signifies that this tire can be run safely at speeds of up to 130 mph for extended periods. When a Y rating is enclosed in parentheses, it means that the tire is capable of speeds in excess of 186 mph.

Do H or V-rated tires last longer?

Sticking with H-rated tires comes at a cost. While we found prices are similar to S- and T-rated tires, H-rated tires didn’t last as long in our treadwear test–an average of 49,180 miles, versus 61,080 for our S- and T-rated tires. V-rated tires had an even shorter tread life of 48,260 miles.

What is the best speed rating for a tire?

Everyday passenger vehicle tires can be S speed rated, but S tires often prioritize specific performance or function. An M speed rating indicates the tire has been approved for speeds up to 87 mph (140 km/h) and an N is approved for speeds up to just 81 mph (130 km/h) under optimal conditions.

How fast is speed rating T?

118 mph
Speed Rating T With a maximum speed of 118 mph, you usually find tires with speed rating “T” on family sedans and minivans.

What is the highest speed rating for a tire?

For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/h (149 mph), a “ZR” may appear in the size designation. For tires having a maximum speed capability above 300 km/h (186 mph), a “ZR” must appear in the size designation….Schedule an Appointment.

Examples
P275/40ZR17 93Y	300 km/h (186 mph)

What is the best tire speed rating?

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.

Does speed rating of my tires really matter?

Tire Speed Rating and Why It Matters. The tire speed rating is the maximum speed tires can safely carry a load (the original weight of your vehicle plus whatever’s in it) for a sustained amount of time in ideal conditions.

What does V rated tires mean?

V rating is the next step for speeds up to 240 kph. Z, W and Y are ratings for speeds over 240 kph. The rating is the speed the tire has been tested to for continuous safe driving. The English equivalent speed for H-rated tires is 130 mph and V-rated tires are good for up to 149 mph.

What does speed rating mean on tires?

The speed rating of a tire indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions. The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds.