What is H and V rated tires?

What is H and V rated tires?

The letters “H” and “V” represent speed ratings. 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 85T mean on tires?

MRF ZTX 165/80 R14 85T Specifications 85 is the load index i.e. the maximum weight each tyre can carry at full speed. T is the speed rating i.e. the maximum speed for the tyre at full load.

What is 94H on a tire?

The service description is simply the speed rating and the load rating together. In our example, the service description is the last three characters: 225/45R17 94H 94 is the load rating and H is the speed rating.

What does the red and yellow dots on a tire mean?

On the sidewall of most new tires are red and yellow painted dots. These are markers or guides to be aligned with particular points on the wheel. The less lead used for wheel weights, the lower the cost for balancing. The more weights are used, the higher the cost to balance your tires.

What do tire specs mean?

Maximum Load. A tire’s maximum load is the most weight the tire is designed to carry.

  • Maximum Inflation Pressure. A tire’s maximum inflation pressure is the highest ‘cold’ inflation pressure that the tire is designed to contain.
  • Tread Depth.
  • Rim Width Range.
  • Measuring Rim Width.
  • Section Width.
  • What are the specs of tires?

    Tire Tech Information – Tire Specs Explained …visible, the tire is worn to approximately 2/32″ and is considered legally worn out in most States. Average new tires used on cars typically start with 10/32″ to 11/32″ of original tread depth. Related Products: Tire Psi Chart | Load Range Charts | Tire Depth Chart

    What does tire spec mean?

    Tire Tech: Tire Specs: Globalized Standards. (Lea en español) Tire and wheel manufacturers initially formed regional associations to establish interchangeability standards for tires, rims and allied parts for the guidance of manufacturers, as well as to establish standards for the designers of motor vehicles, aircraft and other wheeled vehicles.

    Does tire size really matter?

    Simply put, the larger your tire, the more of a grip your vehicle has on the road. As a tire’s width increases, it covers more surface area on the road. Many drivers give little thought to the sizes of their wheels and tires except for cosmetic purposes. But, wheel size – and the size of tires you put on them – matter.

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