Speed Rating & Load Index

[@masquereseau5635]

Don't forget that when you hit potholes or bumps, your instant weight for a specific wheel will get really higher. With a lower rating you risk a blowout.

[@Kannerjb711]

I had a blowout two days ago, potholes in the north east are REALLY bad this year....

[@CORZER0]

I know it's over 10 years later, but thanks for the vid!

[@technical1446]

Thank you sir. You explained that really good as well as answering my question about a bigger index number.

[@checka1558]

That Brother Preaching. 31 MPH That's Your Wheelbarrow! That's funny I don't care where you're from. The woods, Barrio or the Hood. Your information is still relevant 10 years after you made the video because it is the Truth. We stand on that together. I appreciate you sharing your expertise. God Bless and You do the Rest! Klchapa Out!

[@volvotoyota4850]

I have Michelin pilot sport a/s 3 on the rear of the car 98 V. Still has a lot of tread, and tires are in excellent shape. The front tires were dry rotted, and replaced with Michelin a/s 4 98 Y. The a/s 3 were discontinued. I got the new pair a month ago. Michelin is saying the lower rated tires should be up front. Also I see where it says new tires should be in the back. However my old tires still are quite healthy. As far as the speed rating difference. According to tire business that is in business over 70 years both sets are 150 mph tires. Yes, the Y rated tire is higher that could go up to 186 mph. However I will never get close to even the limit of the V rated tire which is 149 mph. As far as the new tires being put in the back that's what the tire manufacturers want. However that will accelerate the wear of the tires that are already worn by putting them in the front. Front tires on most cars especially fwd cars wear faster. As far as the lower rated tires being put in the front; does that mean the tires will never be rotated? Insane. Why buy another pair of new tires when one pair is in excellent shape. Surely, when they go one should buy matching tires if necessary. On awd and 4x4 it may be an issue supposedly where tires of different seasons or large discrepancies of tread wear affecting internal parts. With fwd cars as long as tires of the same speed rating are on the same axle it should be fine. Granted that they meet or exceed the manufacture requirements for weight and speed. At least with my tires they are all basically the same, except for the front being Y rated, and the rear being V rated. Same manufacturer, and mostly the same model pilot sport. Volvo dealer I know replaces the front tires when only two are needed. Better traction. If one were to replace all tires with the wrong sizes and rims; that could actually damage the transmission. To put worn tires on the front imho is not necessary , and just wears them out faster. Like I said earlier even if the lower rated tire is recommend for the front; they will need to be rotated anyways at some point unless they age out or dry rot first.

[@mariogaleano1007]

Year 2021 and this video was very helpful. Thank you

[@Life_42]

Same!

[@OrgaKnickFanatic]

Thank you, Sir for the breakdown.

[@vishalssg]

Well explained

[@CharlieCHOW121]

this is great !!! certainly helped me as a guy who knows nothing about tyres

[@KURDinEXILE]

Beautifully answered my question. Brilliant

[@clevelandaeromotive]

A speed rating is established based on continuous operation at a predetermined speed for 10 minutes.,although it might, tires generally won’t burst the second you exceed its speed rating. Now however, it’s driver beware if you do.

[@Kannerjb711]

This video was SO HELPFUL thank you SO MUCH!!!!

[@corpuzone]

What’s your take on a 96v tire vs 92v tire? My local big o tire had my michelin delivered to their shop in morning but I only found out it’s a 92v when I parked at home under the sun! Am I safe to drive this while the rest of my tires are all 96v??

[@ipcamtalk4314]

The speed rating is just that. Max speed. See any reputable tire review where they benchmark performance, there are lots of V rated tires that outperform W rated tires. The new Crossclimate2 from Michelin is just one example. Its rated V but outperforms most W rated tires in all weather conditions. Even outperforms its predecessor the crossclimate+ which was W rated. Many tire ratings by are severely outdated. For example the traction rating is tested using NO ABS, this gives a false rating. The crossclimate2 gets a B, but out performs tires with an AA rating because its not designed for a wheel lockup because all modern cars have abs.

[@ipcamtalk4314]

@@grantward9205 You are confused. The test is designed for wheel lockup. The test is performed without ABS. This is explained in the video YOU linked at 8:20. Guess you failed to watch that far....

[@ipcamtalk4314]

@@grantward9205 If I said it why did you repeat it? Something wrong with you?

[@DrVee-pi2ub]

Excellent explanation

[@muhammadtawsif4100]

My card door playcard recommends 205 /65 R15 92V, but can I use 205 /65 R15 94V or 205 /65 R15 94H?

[@brockrock8898]

I understand it's ok to use a higher load rated tire on a car that requires less. Example I use 94H instead of the recommended 92H. My question is do I need to adjust the PSI from my cars reccomend 32psi by either increasing or decrease the pressure?

[@awesommn]

That's a good question. I was wondering a similair thought when he said at max pressure. I'm pretty sure max pressure is rarely achieved so how does buying a different load index tire change recommend psi?

[@goutham960]

Excellent Explanation

[@treytrey4411]

Got a 2001 Toyota RAV4 2 wheel drive. It's called from factory 215/70/16. Can I run 205/55/16? Want a lower profile. Thank you for the video

[@vzikflyer4091]

searching internet for days now to understand this: whats the difference between T and H speed indexes when it comes to tire durability - specifically I want to know which one is more reliable for driving on bad roads (with bumps etc.). H has stiffer sidewalls - does it help on bad roads? H has softer rubber compound - is it a minus for bad roads? Simple questions BUT NO ANSWERS out there. Anyone? please

[@MikeNaples]

Though I am not an expert by any means on tire ratings, I would think it obvious that an H rated (130 mph) tire would be more durable than a T rated (118 mph) tire assuming all other factors are the same i.e. brand, size, tread design, load capacity, etc.

[@vzikflyer4091]

thanks man, your point is very logical and i tend to agree with it, but all the official dealers i have asked keep saying they are the same, even tire manufacturers (e.g. Continental) does not have any information on tire structural differencies

[@thenatnatboy]

he just broke it down for us, thanks Conrad

[@awesommn]

Why cant you go down in speed rating? I'm not convinced. If the car cant go that fast and you never exceed the lower speed rating, then should it be safe?

[@newyork819]

There are also tread wear codes as well as the manufactured date ie "3418". Would you please explain why these are important.

[@joseduranjr8890]

I have a 2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium long wheelbase. The OEM tire size is: P215 55r16 (97H).
I purchased two tires: Firestone P205/55R16 (89T m+s).
Will they work?
My Transit came with Continental Conti Pro tires and they suck! I have 25,312 miles and they’re almost bald.
Please help

[@annalexander8752]

Thank you.

[@tonywoodham7362]

Very informative thanks VERY much

[@ktadrft9698]

So i should be able to put 3 200lb bodies in the trunk?

[@entropy8000]

wow I can go 186 miles per hour if my car could go above 160 lol

[@Life_42]

Thank you, very informative

[@finemyu69]

Umm not good I got 32-12.50-15 load C over 2,000 lbs at 50p.s.i but I can’t find a speed rate on them I got them for loads like rocks towing atvs ect... but I have pushed them to 110 mph they did not fly apart lucky me does the C mean the speed as well I hope not we’re on the tire can I find the rating if it even has one I got them online

[@zaq8205]

Thank you .. I have a question that I'm not finding a direct answer to .. so the higher load index and speed rating means less vibration on high speeds ?
Every eight months I do wheel balancing to make my Jetta not vibrate on speeds above 150kmph . I need a tyre that vibrates less on high speed out of the box.. so does that mean I need to go for 94 W ? My minimum rating must be 91 V

[@Stu-SB]

Neither load index or Speed Rating in your context has anything to do with your vibration..

[@nomijamil]

Hi, My requirement is 102T,can I go with 98H instead?

[@tootsrr1]

Thanks for more understanding

[@rameshm2100]

thank for the video. My tire load index is w101 and the tire shop replaced two of my tires with 97h load index. is that a big deal?

[@pasttimes3068]

spring 12 what did you end up doing ? I’m thinking it’s okay cause it’s total weight

[@TurnTheStoveOnBlaze]

Past Times Garage That’s not a good tire to have on your car/truck. “W” is usually a standard for tires now of days (168mph). He has a “h” speed rating on his tire which is 60 mph. It probably wobbles and shakes like crazy on the highway.

[@deejay6713]

Thanks!!!

[@John-lr2dz]

excellent very helpful

[@flyone8350]

Crosswind HP010 205/60R15 91H BW Tire . Is it good for 1991 Ford Ranger?

[@mahuubao]

Short well done ..

[@troymyck6519]

Thank you for this video!

[@joaquinmaciel4431]

Can I go from 101w to 105y

[@noma8285]

thanks for this video it is very useful for me

[@MrRedskins0021]

Awesome video!!

[@MrRedskins0021]

Really good video.

[@Ron-h4l]

I need to replace just on tire because has bubble on the sidewall can't find speed rating 93S can find 93T is that ok to used?

[@rajnikantpatel7101]

Very helpful

[@aaronjaggan]

Thanks for the info.

[@troymyck6519]

Thank you

[@alanembree2725]

Okay so I'm pretty sure that I know the answer, but I just want to double check. If my tire load and speed rating is 95S, am I correct in assuming that it's safe to put on a higher number and letter, but not a lower one?

[@solomanNHP]

Alan Embree higher number is ok but not lower, and the letter depends on your car tire requirement, but the higher letter (V,W,Y) is the better the car performance is. But high letter tires will wear out faster than lower ones :)

[@danlivni2097]

@@solomanNHP
Question for you, cause I'm having problems with these new tires I got. I'm getting the shaking in the front of the car, which I never got with the previous tires I had on the car.
So Saturday I had the mechanic put on the Bridgestone El400-2 tires in the front. They're 215 60 R16 94v on the front. For the rear he put on these Pirelli P7 216 60 R16-95h. The car recommends 95h.
I also got a car inspection that day. When I'm driving on the highway with the new tires, I noticed there's a shaking in the front, especially when I'm going over 60 miles an hour, like 65 and 70 miles an hour. There's even a shaking on the steering wheel.
I didn't get this with the previous tires I had. With my previous tires I had different brands on the front and back. I'd had Sumitimo on the front and BF Goodrich on the back. Both tires were 95h which is what the car recommends.
What do you think this shaking is from. Do you think the Bridgestone 94v is doing that, or maybe the Bridgestones are defective tires.
I'm thinking maybe I should rotate the tires and put the Pirellis on the front and put the Bridgestones in the back.
Would that help with stop the shaking in the front. Or should I just get two new tires to replace the Bridgestone and have tires rated at the 95h, which is what the car wants.
I bought the Bridgestones and Pirelli tires on eBay. I bought them from two different people. I bought the Bridgestone from one person and I bought the Pirelli from another person. Both have great ratings on eBay.

[@solomanNHP]

@@danlivni2097 Pirelli is no doubt one of the best performance tires brand. Bridgestone is also one of the world's premium tire brand. Is the shaking coming from when you do the braking? Because the common with the shaking when you brake is because the brake system is old and worn out. You might go back to the car shop where you installed new tires and have them recheck for you. Probably you need to do wheel alignment after you put on the new tires. Have you done it? If you have not, it's also the reason why you are having the shaking while driving: the wheels are not balanced.
Also you cant rotate the front to the rear and vice versa. They are different recommended tires on front and rear. Usually high performance car will run rwd and that's why the rear tires has better and higher performance tires than the front ones. I'm driving Lexus RC350 and it also has different front and rear recommended tires, and tbh you dont even need to rotate left to right neither curze it will just be the same lol.

[@danlivni2097]

@@solomanNHP Thanks for responding. No it's not when i break does this shaking happen. It's when i'm driving on a highway going over 60 miles an hour. You might be right about the wheel alignment. Someone else told me there is no way this shaking is from the 94V rating for the Bridgestone tires, when my car is recommended 95H, which is what the Pirelli's are. I'm just worried then if i do the alignment and i still get this shaking, then what.
I'm also hoping the mechanic when he did the inspection didn't mess up something in the car. I know the mechanic is good, so i don't think he messed up something. I'm just thinking i should go to another mechanic who does wheel alignments and ask him his opinion. The Bridgestone tires do look like nothing is wrong with them.

[@solomanNHP]

@@danlivni2097 No problem. Everytime you change the new tires, it's always recommended to do wheel alignment right after because it will help your new tires stay longer and wear out evenly. It's good idea to go for another mechanic to see if the other mechanic did something wrong, and make sure test your car before leaving the shop, so they can fix the problem right away (if there is any).

[@erikestrada9036]

Would it really hurt to go from a W to a V ???

[@karanchawla4626]

What is the meaning of 175/65 R15 ?? Sir u have just answer the meaning of 94 V in 175/65 R15 94V

[@vanisshen4467]

This video is only about the load index and the speed rating. But 175 stands for a 175mm tread width, 65 means the side wall is 65% as tall as the tread width, and R stands for radial, finally 15 means it fits on a 15 inch wheel.

[@MrAtown3057]

It stands for find a different video..ass face

[@er.r.balamurugan6964]

Thank you sir

[@pauliverson2820]

On your load rating table @ 2:08 it shows that a 129 rating is 4079 lbs. per tire, a 130 rating is 7189 lbs. per tire, a 131 rating is 7289 lbs. per tire and a 132 rating is 4409 lbs. per tire. Was this poor editing by your staff or did the table you used actually list these amounts?

[@Econrads]

*****, It turns out that you are correct about the tire rating and pounds per tire. This was a typographical error. We looked at the reference guide we used to gather the information, thinking that maybe the information was different at the time of production, and it had not changed to date. We appreciate your comments

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

98-S ... Ford Ranger Cap, toolbox full of tools, 2 people adults and no faster than 80-mph... 215/70R15 ...

[@typicalgaming6068]

GOOD SH!T mines are 100W ;) guess who’s Racing now

[@Changbastard]

Why is the speed rating in alphabetical order except when it comes to 'H'?

[@etherlords88]

130mph at max load

[@cristobalvillalpando6580]

The original speed rating scale contained the H when it was only a few different ratings. Basically more options were added below and above the H but they did not change the 130mph H rating. Thats why it seems to be out of order. H just predates most other ratings

[@SyazrulSyah]

Thanks Dave

[@stevo728822]

Nonsense. If you're mainly driving in urban areas an H tyre is fine.

[@luedey7704]

Who's putting 5 passangers and 600lbs of luggage in a car 😅

[@princedaroo6665]

Funny

[@stevelevesque3274]

looking for a grammy!

[@kevinmontoya7318]

My car weighs 4600 alone

[@Pablotercero90]

Damn who carries 600 pounds of stuff inside the trunk lmao

[@Gmacc187]

Also human cargo

[@Pablotercero90]

@@Gmacc187 no, he said 1000 pounds of human weight, plus 600 pounds in the trunk

[@Gmacc187]

I'm implying the trunk is full of dead bodies.

[@Pablotercero90]

@@Gmacc187 oh haha

[@michaeltorrey]

5 adults 1000lb broooohhhh are you serius? I have 160lb and a few of my friends can touch the 200lb lol

[@etherlords88]

I have south american neighbors... family of 4.5' each but weighs around 200lbs (apprx) so I'm not surprised if he considered 200lbs average.