What does VR mean on tires?

What does VR mean on tires?

Speed rating: VR (V-rated radial). In this case, V identifies a speed rating above 149 mph.

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.

Are H-rated tires good?

Generally, the higher in the alphabet a tire is rated, the better it will manage heat and faster speeds. There’s an exception for the H rating; read on for why. Your actual speed capacity may be less than a tire’s rating.

What does H mean on tires?

speed rating
An “H” speed rating signifies that this tire can be run safely at speeds of up to 130 mph for extended periods. When a Y rating is enclosed in parentheses, it means that the tire is capable of speeds in excess of 186 mph.

What does XL mean on a tire?

XL tyres have been especially developed for use with heavy loads. Generally speaking, the tyre name XL is used for heavy duty tyres. However, the labelling varies between tyre manufacturers. Sometimes you might have XL tyres that are also labelled “reinforced” (RF or RFD), or models labelled EL (Extra Load).

How do you decode tires?

The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire’s width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire’s sidewall will be.

Do wider tires hurt gas mileage?

For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling. Tire treads can also impact your fuel economy.

What happens if you exceed tire speed rating?

The speed rating is there to let you know that you shouldn’t exceed that speed with that tire. If you do for a sustained period of time the air in the tire will heat up and expand causing the tire to explode. It is pretty simple.

What does 91W XL mean on a tire?

tire manufacturers started testing at 168 mph (W-speed rating) and 186 mph (Y-speed rating). In the above picture you’ll see 91W to the right of the size. The W of the 91W means the above Yokohama Advan Neova is W-speed rated. Since Z means 149+ mph, any W- or Y-speed rated tire is Z-speed rated.…

Do XL tyres last longer?

When an XL tyre is run at the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, it will last longer. These tyres are considered to have greater grip and better traction. Because they are more rigid, they will corner better and maintain stability.