to V or not to V?

[thursdays child]

A "tyreing" query!!!We need a new tyre on our 4x4.The ones on now are "V" rated but most 4x4 tyre info offers "H".Is it best to keep to the "V" rated option? We do tow a twin axle with 1600kg max load.Without the van on the back HIMSELF is not a"hare" but we do want to be safe in all situations.

What does the team think?

Thursdays Child

 

[Sproket]

TC

Mine on the truck are 'S' rated = 113mph

I think 'V' are a little over the top = 150mph

But it all depends on what the top speed is of the jeep ? the maker will be covering them selves.

This will explain more :

tyresafe data

 

[JeffandDi]

Some tyre fitters say that fitting a lower speed rating than is recommended by the manufacturer could invalidate your insurance. Others say its legal provided you don't exceed the speed as rated on the tyre. Legality and what is in the insurance small print are two different things though. My take is the manufacturer chose those tyres for a specific reason so I would always replace like for like.

I scraped a bollard in the snow over the winter and the assessor from the insurance company went over my tyres with a fine tooth comb!

 

[thursdays child]

TC

Mine on the truck are 'S' rated = 113mph

I think 'V' are a little over the top = 150mph

But it all depends on what the top speed is of the jeep ? the maker will be covering them selves.

This will explain more :

tyresafe data

Sproket you are a gem!!!I think you should have a day named after you!!I think we will take the "belt and braces" attitude as usual and get "V"eed up again just in case HIMSELF gets a touch of THE CLARKSONS!!Gawd elp us all!!!

TC

 

[Oldsalt49]

If your car has "V" rated tyres and you fit lower rated ones, I would think your insurance company would need to be notified. If you had an accident with lower rated tyres, you can bet your life that the insurance company would do all they can to wriggle out of honouring any claim. I was advised of this by a tyre fitter and feel he made a valid point.

David

 

[Lutz]

I don't know what the position is in the UK where there is an overall speed limit of 70mph (112km/h), but in many countries the car must be fitted with tyres which reflect the car's technical speed capability, regardless of the actual speed limit applicable to that country. In other words, if the car's top speed is 240km/h then it must be fitted with 'V' rated tyres even if the speed limit is only 130km/h.

 

[DarrylFlynn]

I don't know what the position is in the UK where there is an overall speed limit of 70mph (112km/h), but in many countries the car must be fitted with tyres which reflect the car's technical speed capability, regardless of the actual speed limit applicable to that country. In other words, if the car's top speed is 240km/h then it must be fitted with 'V' rated tyres even if the speed limit is only 130km/h.

CORRECT!