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10-15-2004, 10:09 AM | #1 |
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Ordered Yoko AVS ES100s in 205/55WR-16, got them in 205/55ZR-16
Like the title says, I ordered some Yokohama AVS ES100's off Tire Rack in 205/55WR-16. When they came I noticed they were Z speed rated rather than W.
What will the difference in speed rating mean for the tire, aside from the obvious fact that these tires are rated for 149+ MPH? Is there a change in the rubber compound? Are they softer? Will they wear faster? I am a complete tire noob, this is my first new set of tires on my RS after 48k of VERY worn RE92s. I can't wait to get them on. Thanks!
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10-15-2004, 10:50 AM | #2 |
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Go read Tire Rack's tire faqs.
The short version is that "Z-rated" is a big set, which denotes tires tested over 149mph. "W-rated" is a sub-set of so called "Z-rated" tires which denotes tires tested over 168mph. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...eral/speed.jsp You probably got the W-rated tires anyway, and not "Z-rated" |
10-15-2004, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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Ahh cool! Thanks!
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10-15-2004, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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the 205/55ZR16 has a 90W service description and it is a "W" rated tire
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