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Post by kaykirk on Dec 7, 2007 16:17:46 GMT -6
So my son says to me the other day, "what does gold toed ankle socks, a tire, and a crock pot have in common?" laughing I said "no idea" he says "things Jack wants for Christmas"
So, being a mom and wanting him to be safe, I am searching for tires. I found some "T" rated tires but cant find info on what that means. I know it has something to do with tire speed, but cant find the info.
I am sure someone here must know what the heck it is, right?
Thanks, Kay
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Post by latenight72 on Dec 7, 2007 16:22:30 GMT -6
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Post by scottydl on Dec 9, 2007 16:45:47 GMT -6
And to paste just the important parts of that page: ========================================= M 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare Tires P 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans U 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities. W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars ========================================= So T-rated will cover up to 118 mph, which is more than enough for most cars. V-rated goes up to 149mph, which is why Autobahn Auroras came stock with them (top speed on an Autobahn is somewhere in the neighborhood of 140mph). When I bought my replacement tires, I got H-rated. Plenty fast for me.  |
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 9, 2007 20:14:53 GMT -6
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans So T-rated will cover up to 118 mph, which is more than enough for most cars. When I bought my replacement tires, I got H-rated. Plenty fast for me. Thanks to alecbeaton and scotty!  please dont tell my son (he turned 24 last week) I am buying him tires rated for a family sedan and van... ;D lol...of course it is what he drives - an Eagle Vision (btw, it is very nice, leather, loaded) And, he better not go over 118!  he did total my old van by running it into a tree when he was 17!  Boys. H-rated, plenty fast, scotty Thanks again, Kay  |
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Post by latenight72 on Dec 9, 2007 21:37:02 GMT -6
Thanks to alecbeaton and scotty! please dont tell my son (he turned 24 last week) I am buying him tires rated for a family sedan and van... ;D lol...of course it is what he drives - an Eagle Vision (btw, it is very nice, leather, loaded) And, he better not go over 118! he did total my old van by running it into a tree when he was 17! Boys. H-rated, plenty fast, scotty Thanks again, Kay  I don't believe the Eagle is able to crack 118mph, so you should be fine. |
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 9, 2007 22:36:57 GMT -6
I don't believe the Eagle is able to crack 118mph, so you should be fine. whew! good to know ;D you crack me up ;D |
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Post by Oldsnut on Dec 10, 2007 0:02:06 GMT -6
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans So T-rated will cover up to 118 mph, which is more than enough for most cars. When I bought my replacement tires, I got H-rated. Plenty fast for me. Thanks to alecbeaton and scotty! please dont tell my son (he turned 24 last week) I am buying him tires rated for a family sedan and van... ;D lol...of course it is what he drives - an Eagle Vision (btw, it is very nice, leather, loaded) And, he better not go over 118! he did total my old van by running it into a tree when he was 17! Boys. H-rated, plenty fast, scotty Thanks again, Kay Kay, I think that is the most smilies I have ever seen in a single post. |
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 10, 2007 8:48:51 GMT -6
Kay, I think that is the most smilies I have ever seen in a single post. dont be shocked!  What can I say, I am a very happy person |
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Post by Oldsnut on Dec 10, 2007 21:18:47 GMT -6
Kay, I think that is the most smilies I have ever seen in a single post. dont be shocked! What can I say, I am a very happy person Kay, Just say NO! to the smilies. Learn to have a bad day for a change of pace. You do live in Rockford for cryin out loud. |
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 10, 2007 21:21:33 GMT -6
Kay, Just say NO! to the smilies. Learn to have a bad day for a change of pace. You do live in Rockford for cryin out loud. lol... that made me smile too! PS and, I dont live in Rockford (just very near  ) PS  maybe its the drugs PS and anyway, what's wrong with Rockford? Is North Aurora any better? OK, I'll give you the name ;D |
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Post by Oldsnut on Dec 10, 2007 21:40:55 GMT -6
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 10, 2007 22:28:09 GMT -6
 well, if I said I was from kookamunga would you know where that is? sometimes I say I am from Chicago ;D
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Post by aldrichd on Dec 11, 2007 9:12:15 GMT -6
I'm seeing yellow spot in front of my eyes now.
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Post by kaykirk on Dec 11, 2007 10:03:08 GMT -6
I'm seeing yellow spot in front of my eyes now. lol...yea, it was getting late (for me anyways) got a little loopy |
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please dont tell my son (he turned 24 last week) I am buying him tires rated for a family sedan and van... ;D lol...of course it is what he drives 
he did total my old van by running it into a tree when he was 17! 
Boys.
What can I say, I am a very happy person 
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maybe its the drugs 
