Hi.. Where can I verify what would be the stock or recommended tire for a
I was going to by Michelin Exalta's but the shop refused to install them...stating they are H rated, my car calls for V's.. and he would not install them....(195-60-R15's..)
Where can I verify this.. he was bumping me up $60 a tire to another type.. thank you!
My 98 S70 had V rated 195/60R15 standard. As long as you change all 4 tires, there should be no problem with H rated tires, which are rated to
130 mph. Now if you're going to cruise at 100-110, then I would get V rated, but I can't go that fast and keep my license. I went to sam's and got 205/55R15 V rated Goodrich's when I got new tires first time around.Uncle Vinnie schrieb:
I guess that depends on the legislation. In Switzerland and Germany it is forbidden to install summer-tires that are "underrated".
H-tires are good for 210 km/h which almost all S/V-70-models easily are able to exceed.
Your dealer is right not to install underrated tires.
Joerg
The owners manual and either the fuel door or one of the vehicle doors has this information, so I would look there first. And the large chain tire stores have online databases that will point the salesman toward the correct size and speeed rating for your veicle. Finally, tirerack.com as well as most of the major tire companies have an online sizing service to identify the proper tires for your car.
I've read that you can go down one speed range and not have an impact on safety, but I don't buy it. If you want to downgrade, keep shopping and you will find a dealer that will make the swap.
Alternatively consider a Yokohama tire. In my experience they offer a ride comparable to the Michelins and have excellent treadwear and traction characteristics.
Thank you all..
However, where can I verify if this car calls for an H or a V? Inside gas cover only shows size- 295-60-15's...Not the speed rating. Manual refers to door jamb, there is no tire info on any.. we bought this car second hand....
Costco's webesite excludes the Exaltos' (H), Tirerack includes them when doing a search by vehicle...
Which is right? Does Volvo have this info available?
Thanks again!
Roadie wrote:
Tirerack has mostly H rated tires for that car, and that would make sense to me on a standard V70 sedan. My choice would be a Yokohama Avid rather than the Michelin because of comparable real world performance, higher government rire ratings and notably lower price. If you have a NTB or Merchants Tire (same ownership) they have a faily complete line of Yokohama, Michelin, etc.
Uncle Vinnie schrieb:
In Europe the V70/S70 *never* came with H-rated tires off the factory. My first 850GLT back in 92 (predecessor of the V70/S70) came already with 195/60-15V Michelins.
H-rated tires are only allowed for snow tires. With them you can even use T-rated (190 km/h max).
Jörg
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