Speed rating

chrispurvis100 · Post by **chrispurvis100** » Tue May 09, 2006 4:28 pm

What is the correct speed rating for 225/50/15's on a rev 3 turbo??

LimeyMk1 · Post by **LimeyMk1** » Tue May 09, 2006 4:35 pm

H or higher. I usually buy Vs for the Mk1.

Mark Edwards · Post by **Mark Edwards** » Tue May 09, 2006 7:13 pm

H is no good on a tubby, needs to be V at least.

jont · Post by **jont** » Tue May 09, 2006 7:38 pm

Depends how fast you're going to drive it?

I asked this a month or so back and the most common opinion was V as an acceptable minimum. Certainly that's what I'm about to replace my rears with.

chrispurvis100 · Post by **chrispurvis100** » Tue May 09, 2006 7:53 pm

Just ordered a pair of toyo t1-r's (225/50/15) for my tubby. V rated aswell. A steal at £63 each, inc fitting!

BrianUK · Post by **BrianUK** » Wed May 10, 2006 12:27 am

H rated tyres designed for speeds of up to 130 mph.
V rated = 149 mph
Z = 150 + mph

Legally you must use tyres that meet or surpass the speed rating of the car.

Brian

jim · Post by **jim** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:43 am

ah, so my tyres are overkill, as mine is still restricted to 180KPH!

chrispurvis100 · Post by **chrispurvis100** » Wed May 10, 2006 10:48 am

and i'll make sure I never do more than 149mph!!

Mark Edwards · Post by **Mark Edwards** » Wed May 10, 2006 10:51 am

BrianUK wrote:Legally you must use tyres that meet or surpass the speed rating of the car.
Brian

I'm stuffed.

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