[Z06] Zr Vs Yr
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From: Jacksonville Arkansas
Zr Vs Yr
All right, I have finally decided to go with the PS2's for my new shoes. But, before I was about to finalize the purchase, I noticed the rating was YR instead or ZR. I know that is a speed rating, but, I can't find a chart anywhere saying how fast I will be able to go. I am moving to Germany, so I will be planning on driving really fast on the Autobahn!
I want to make sure I made the right choice in tire. I went with the PS2 because of all the great thing I read from you all. I wanted a tire that would be good for dry as well as wet roads. Do any of you think I would be making a mistake if I go with 315/30YR/18 and 275/40YR/17. I wanted to be a little wider in the back and front. Should I stay with 265's in the front?
I heard I will have no problems with 315's in the back. I just want to make sure I am not making a mistake before dropping 1400 dollars!! Thanks in advance for any advice!!
I want to make sure I made the right choice in tire. I went with the PS2 because of all the great thing I read from you all. I wanted a tire that would be good for dry as well as wet roads. Do any of you think I would be making a mistake if I go with 315/30YR/18 and 275/40YR/17. I wanted to be a little wider in the back and front. Should I stay with 265's in the front? I heard I will have no problems with 315's in the back. I just want to make sure I am not making a mistake before dropping 1400 dollars!! Thanks in advance for any advice!!
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R is for Radial
Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below.
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
Q 99 mph H 130 mph
R 106 mph V 149 mph
S 112 mph W 168 mph*
T 118 mph Y 186 mph*
U 124 mph
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
Info from safercar.gov website.
Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below.
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
Q 99 mph H 130 mph
R 106 mph V 149 mph
S 112 mph W 168 mph*
T 118 mph Y 186 mph*
U 124 mph
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
Info from safercar.gov website.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Chino Valley AZ
Originally Posted by striper
PS2's with a YR rating come as standard equipment on some cars that are capable of 200 mph. I have PS2's on my car. You will be very pleased.
But, I haven't had them over 186 mph. Need some mod's.
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From: Jacksonville Arkansas
Thanks for the replies, I just wanted to make sure I was getting the right tires. I will be doing some fast driving on the autobaun and I think the PS2's will be a good wet dry tire. What PSI do you run for every day driving? My tires should be arriving tomorrow! Thanks!
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From: North Bend WA
I think the final part of the reply was supposed to read:
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters YR.
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters YR.
Originally Posted by gringram
R is for Radial
Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below.
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
Q 99 mph H 130 mph
R 106 mph V 149 mph
S 112 mph W 168 mph*
T 118 mph Y 186 mph*
U 124 mph
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
Info from safercar.gov website.
Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below.
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.
Q 99 mph H 130 mph
R 106 mph V 149 mph
S 112 mph W 168 mph*
T 118 mph Y 186 mph*
U 124 mph
*For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
Info from safercar.gov website.
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