What is speed rating H on tires mean?

Which load range is better G or H?

From a G to an H

Load range G is a 14-ply configuration, while load range H tires have 16 plies. The heavier-rated tire will usually add between 700 pounds and 1,000 pounds more load-bearing capacity per tire (see “How Much is Too Much,” next page).

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 96 h mean?

Using our two examples (P225/60R16 95S and LT235/75R15 96H), the speed rating ‘S’ signifies a maximum rating of 112 mph, while a speed rating of ‘H’ means a maximum rating of 130 mph.

What is H type wheel?

Description. —Designed for hanging heavy objects to reduce load. –H grooved wheels are more suitable for square tubes, lifting guide wheels, sliding door feet, lifting wheels, and bearing wheels.

What does 98 and 94 Tyres mean?

The 94 load index tyre will have a weaker sidewall when compared to a 98 index tyre. That means on the same car with all conditions being equal the 94 index tyre will flex more and it’s contact patch may also vary.

What is 99Y tyre rating?

The most recent change is to enclose the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y). Such a service description certifies that the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph (300 km/h).

What is the difference between R and H on tyres?

A one-letter difference in speed rating equals as much as a 10km/h difference in speed rating. The system is based around the European use of kilometres, which is why speed ratings in mph are at such unusual increments. The difference between each letter is around 6mph.

What does 89h mean on a tire?

P205/55R16 89 H – Load Rating (Index)

You can find it on the internet. Generally speaking, the higher the code the more weight it can carry. In our sample, the 89 code indicates the tire has a maximum load rating of 1,279 lbs.

What is 98H in tire size?

Lets take, for example, tire size 225/50 R17 98H (as pictured above). The 98H at the end represents the service description. The service description is composed of the load index and the speed rating. The load index would be 98 and the speed rating would be H for our example.

What does 91 H tire mean?

A: The 91 is the load index (how much weight the tires can handle). 91 = 1355 lbs. H and T are speed ratings (what speed the tires can handle). H = 130 mph; T = 118 mph.

What tire speed rating is higher than H?

What does 99v mean on a tire?

Example: P225/60/R16 94V. The load index and speed rating, or service description, are the numbers that follow the tire size. In the example above, the first two digits (94) represent the tire’s load index and the single letter (V) identifies the tire’s speed rating.

Should I get tires with a higher speed rating?

Typically, the higher the speed rating, the better the grip and stopping power, but the lower the tread life. You can always increase the speed rating of the tires on your vehicle for improved performance, but can never decrease it without reducing the vehicle top speed to that of the lower speed rating selected.

Can I get H rated tires instead of V?

Tire manufacturers and experts don’t recommend doing this. It is forbidden to fit lower-speed-rated, especially in Europe. If you head to the maximum speed limit at 130-mph, you can choose H-rated tires. Meanwhile, the corresponding number of the V-rate tire is the limit at 149-mph.