Snow Sneakers - H versus V rated?

Garandman · 11-18-2008, 03:03 PM

I'm about to buy either Nokian WR G2's or Dunlop WinterSport 3D's for the 09 WRX.

They're available H or V rated. In both cases the H rated version is $9 per tire less than the V rated tires.

I've heard that the while such speed ratings are largely moot in the US, the sidewall characteristics can affect handling. Any feedback?

I've had great success with Nokians but they're $193 each installed versus about $150 for the 3D's shipped and installed from Tirerack, after rebate. Others claim they have pretty good durability in NE conditions, so they seem worth a try. Then I can compare them to the RSI's on the OBW....

Right now I'm planning to use them with the stock rims, and use some lighter rims for summer tires.

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Garandman · 11-19-2008, 05:33 AM

Bueller, anyone?

Spenk · 11-19-2008, 05:40 AM

I think you'd be more than satisfied with the H-rated Dunlops.

jmac85 · 11-19-2008, 06:26 AM

the dunlaps are good. right now i have winter tires on my legacy. i have the bridgestone blizzak's. i like them

MattPersman · 11-19-2008, 06:50 AM

have the dunlops on my Wife's VW, they ride smoother and handle quite well compared to the all season michelin that is for the other 3 seasons.

recommended on these dunlops for sure

Garandman · 11-20-2008, 06:14 PM

The Dunlops locally were within $5 per tire of Nokian WR G2's and no one had them in stock.

Called Nokian and asked about the application. They recommended the H rating for my purposes. Had them installed today.

MT_Pockets · 11-20-2008, 08:34 PM

I went with the H

Garandman · 11-20-2008, 08:44 PM

Had the Nokian WR G2 (replacement for the WR) installed on the WRX today in size 225/45r17. I called Nokian about the speed rating (H or V) and they suggested the H.

Here's what the RSI and WR look like in comparison.

11-18-2008, 03:03 PM	#1
Garandman NASIOC Supporter Member#: 101117 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5 door Blue	Snow Sneakers - H versus V rated? I'm about to buy either Nokian WR G2's or Dunlop WinterSport 3D's for the 09 WRX. They're available H or V rated. In both cases the H rated version is $9 per tire less than the V rated tires. I've heard that the while such speed ratings are largely moot in the US, the sidewall characteristics can affect handling. Any feedback? I've had great success with Nokians but they're $193 each installed versus about $150 for the 3D's shipped and installed from Tirerack, after rebate. Others claim they have pretty good durability in NE conditions, so they seem worth a try. Then I can compare them to the RSI's on the OBW.... Right now I'm planning to use them with the stock rims, and use some lighter rims for summer tires. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-19-2008, 05:33 AM	#2
Garandman NASIOC Supporter Member#: 101117 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5 door Blue	Bueller, anyone?

11-19-2008, 05:40 AM	#3
Spenk Scooby Guru Member#: 7164 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: A World Of Noise Vehicle: ---> Spoiler alert: Everyone dies at the end.	I think you'd be more than satisfied with the H-rated Dunlops.

11-19-2008, 06:26 AM	#4
jmac85 Scooby Newbie Member#: 194729 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: International Location: Misawa, Japan Vehicle: 1998 Legacy G Wagon white	the dunlaps are good. right now i have winter tires on my legacy. i have the bridgestone blizzak's. i like them

11-19-2008, 06:50 AM	#5
MattPersman Scooby Specialist Member#: 139385 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana	have the dunlops on my Wife's VW, they ride smoother and handle quite well compared to the all season michelin that is for the other 3 seasons. recommended on these dunlops for sure

11-20-2008, 06:14 PM	#6
Garandman NASIOC Supporter Member#: 101117 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5 door Blue	The Dunlops locally were within $5 per tire of Nokian WR G2's and no one had them in stock. Called Nokian and asked about the application. They recommended the H rating for my purposes. Had them installed today.

11-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#7
MT_Pockets Scooby Newbie Member#: 180118 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 08 obs	I went with the H

11-20-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
Garandman NASIOC Supporter Member#: 101117 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5 door Blue	Had the Nokian WR G2 (replacement for the WR) installed on the WRX today in size 225/45r17. I called Nokian about the speed rating (H or V) and they suggested the H. Here's what the RSI and WR look like in comparison.