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Old 03-12-03, 01:15 AM
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speed ratings?

i tried to search but couldnt find answer to my question
what are the diffrent tire speed ratings and which is best , for my FC

its going to be my daily driver as well but i want a good speed rating cause i like to floor it
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Since our cars don't usually go over about 140 i would go with some V rated tires but they will not last long.
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H ratings (up to 130) are fine for most people driving NAs as most will only just get that fast.
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I have gone 135 bro. Besides it is good to have that extra protection. I would not skimp on my life just to save 100 dollars. Would you?
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not me if your going downhill ul me going faster than ur speedo says lol
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
I have gone 135 bro. Besides it is good to have that extra protection. I would not skimp on my life just to save 100 dollars. Would you?
Your NA is the exception, But the vast majority of owners haven't even had their cars above 120 mph.

all I am saying is that if you are not going to drive above 130, why waste the money???
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Originally posted by Icemark
Your NA is the exception, But the vast majority of owners haven't even had their cars above 120 mph.

all I am saying is that if you are not going to drive above 130, why waste the money???
Agreed! I ran H rated tires on my N/A and the fastest I ever went was 135. For the brief period of 10seconds I wasn't worried. I tend to think if I die doing 130+ I am not going to blame my tires. It was my dumbass fault.
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Where the hell can you go 135 anyway? And how often? Keep in mind that speedometer error is HUGE at high speeds, it is probably off by 15-20 mph on the high side. I have had my N/A vert up to 140 by the speedometer, but I am not dumb enough to believe it!
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Originally posted by skyypilot
Where the hell can you go 135 anyway? And how often? Keep in mind that speedometer error is HUGE at high speeds, it is probably off by 15-20 mph on the high side. I have had my N/A vert up to 140 by the speedometer, but I am not dumb enough to believe it!
well I live about 12 miles outside of the city in my LOCATION in my profile so I have a good strech of wide road to get that speed up I do 100 just about every day. But I only go above 120 while racing which would be about once a week. Not right now since my car is down. Pre-mix is on the way though. YEAH!!
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