Are Z rated tires better?

Are Z rated tires better?

SPEED RATING Z While it nearly always means a high performance tire for high-performing sports cars, “Z” may actually appear in the middle of a tire’s size information. When it does, it represents either a maximum speed of more than 149 mph (240 kph) or 186 mph (300 kph).

What does Z rating mean on tires?

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. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire’s certified speed rating, ranging from 5 km/h (3mph) to above 300 km/h (186 mph).

What speed are Z rated tires good for?

TIRE SPEED RATINGS SAFETY

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.

Do I need W rated tyres?

There are a wide variety of tyre ratings that typically range from L – Z. Our tyre professionals will confirm that the law requires you to fit tyres with a minimum speed rating of that given by the manufacturer. The higher rated tyres, specifically W rated tyres, tend to be required on high-performance sports cars.

How long do V-rated tires last?

V-rated tires had an even shorter tread life of 48,260 miles. Mileages are projected to wear-out, based on Consumer Report 16,000 mile wear tests.

What does the V or W mean on tyres?

tyre speed rating
You will find it at the end of the tyre’s size (the list of numbers on the tyre’s sidewall) always represented by a letter and usually following a number – in the following example the tyre speed rating is “V”. Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph.