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What speed rating is the S02 tyre?

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Old 11-24-2003, 08:11 AM
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Old 11-24-2003, 08:16 AM
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Ta,
This site really is a font of knowledge.
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and in this case, so are pages 217, 245 & 278 of your manual
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What speed rating is the Eagle F1?
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Go outside and look at your car
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Originally posted by AquilaEagle
What speed rating is the Eagle F1?
GSD2s in the recommended sizes are Z rated

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Originally posted by GSi
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How fast is that ?
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Well on an MCB its about 168mph, but probably a little less on a grey one
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"ZR" For vehicles with a speed capability over 240 Km/h -149mph (e.g. 205.40 ZR 17)
"V" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 240 Km/h -149mph (e.g. 225.55 R 15 91V)
"W" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 270 Km/h -168mph (e.g. 225.60 R 15 96W)
"Y" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 300 Km/h -187mph (e.g. 275.40 R 18 94Y)

Bizarrely my old Vectra GSi came with ZR rated tyres... max speed 145...?


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