What does 88T mean on a tire?

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1. What does 88T mean on a tire?
2. What is the meaning of 185 70r14?
3. Should I get V or H rated tires?
4. Are H rated tires better than T rated?
5. What does 195 60R15 88t mean?
6. What does Y rating mean on tyres?
7. Can I mix V and W rated Tyres?
8. Are H-rated tires good?
9. Can I put a higher speed rated tire on my car?
10. What is the difference between 195 65R15 and p195 60R15?
11. What size is a 195 60R15?
12. Should I get H or V rated tires?
13. Can I use H rated tires instead of T?
14. Is it OK to fit tyres with a higher load rating?
15. Should I get V or H-rated tires?
16. Do H or V-rated tires last longer?
17. What does the V mean in tire rating?
18. Can I use 185 65R15 instead of 185 60R15?
19. Can I use 195 65R15 instead of 185 60R15?
20. Can I use 205 60R15 instead of 195 65R15?

What does 88T mean on a tire?

185/70 R14 (88T) is a tyre that is 185mm wide, 70 is the aspect ratio, the depth of the sidewall as a %age of the width, in this case 70% and on a 14 inch rim. The 88T is the load and speed rating. 88T means the tyre can sustain a load of 560kg at a max speed of 190kph (119mph).

What is the meaning of 185 70r14?

185. This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters. 70. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.

Should I get V or H rated tires?

To support running at higher speeds, V-rated tires will have a stiffer sidewall and slightly firmer ride than H-rated tires. For normal driving conditions the H-rated tire will provide a more comfortable ride and the V-rated should give slightly better handling.

Are H rated tires better than T rated?

A speed rating of T indicates that the tire can be safely driven up to 118 mph. A tire with an H rating has a higher limit -- 130 mph -- which means it can be safely driven faster than the tire with the 94T code.

What does 195 60R15 88t mean?

On this page you'll find a color-coded explanation of the 195-60R15 tire code. ... This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters.

What does Y rating mean on tyres?

Y-rated tyres are rated in excess of 186mph. See the full list below. Tyre speed ratings should be matched to the official top speed of your car. If you fit cheaper, lower-speed-rated tyres, it could affect your car insurance.

Can I mix V and W rated Tyres?

You can invalidate your car insurance by fitting new tyres that have a lower speed rating than the manufacturer's original fit. ... Mixing tyre speed ratings isn't recommended.

Are H-rated tires good?

Tires with higher speed ratings generally have better steering response and cornering grip than lower-speed rated tires, in addition to being capable of higher speeds. So if your car originally came with H-rated tires, that's what you should replace them with.

Can I put a higher speed rated tire on my car?

Experts frown on the practice of mixing and matching lower and higher speed-rated tires on one vehicle. It can lessen your car's ability to handle wet road conditions. Additionally, your maximum mph will be based on the lowest speed-rated tire you have.

What is the difference between 195 65R15 and p195 60R15?

the difference between the two tires is that the 195/65R15 will be 29.25mm taller than the 195/50R15 or a little over an inch.

What size is a 195 60R15?

Plus Sizes

	195/60-15	205/60-15
Diameter inches (mm)	24.21 (615)	24.69 (627)
Width inches (mm)	7.68 (195)	8.07 (205)
Circum. inches (mm)	76.07 (1932.08)	77.55 (1969.78)
Sidewall Height inches (mm)	4.61 (117)	4.84 (123)

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Should I get H or V rated tires?

To support running at higher speeds, V-rated tires will have a stiffer sidewall and slightly firmer ride than H-rated tires. For normal driving conditions the H-rated tire will provide a more comfortable ride and the V-rated should give slightly better handling.

Can I use H rated tires instead of T?

The H tire is a faster rated tire than the T. The chances are that you'd never need these speeds, but I'd still stay at or above the OEM ratings. If stock is H rated, then it is a very good idea to maintain the stock H rating for your three season tire. The rest of the car has been designed for a H rated tire...

Is it OK to fit tyres with a higher load rating?

The higher the load rating number, the stronger the tyre. Tyres with a higher load rating can take a greater amount of air pressure, which means they can also carry heavier loads. ... It's illegal to install tyres that have a lower load index than the vehicle manufacturer's original tyre fitment.

Should I get V or H-rated tires?

To support running at higher speeds, V-rated tires will have a stiffer sidewall and slightly firmer ride than H-rated tires. For normal driving conditions the H-rated tire will provide a more comfortable ride and the V-rated should give slightly better handling.

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 does the V mean in tire rating?

What this tire speed rating ensures is that the tire can sustain the maximum speed specified for an indefinite duration. This means that a tire with a V-rating, for example, can be driven at 149 miles per hour until it wears out! S 112. T 118.

Can I use 185 65R15 instead of 185 60R15?

Yes you can use a 185/65 15 instead of a 185/60 15 tire. The only thing it would throw off your speedometer.

Can I use 195 65R15 instead of 185 60R15?

Absolutely. If you take the numbers from a tire size they translate to: tread width; sidewall profile (height) and wheel size. So your 195/50R15 tire fits on a 15″ rim.

Can I use 205 60R15 instead of 195 65R15?

The differences will be minor, both the good and bad. The ride will actually be marginally more compliant with the wider rims, and turn-in won't be as crisp. Dry grip would slightly improve.