What tire cote do you use on your FC?
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What tire cote do you use on your FC?
The guy at the shop told me Mazda wants cote V tires to be on the FCs... I use cotes T at the moment and they work great! I mean, as long as you don't exceed the tires' speed limit, you won't have any problems!
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do you mean the Tire Speed rating code???
Then you want to use the rating based on the highest possible speed you will ever attain at any time:
M 81 mph 130 km/h
N 87 mph 140km/h Used for Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Used for Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h Used for H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Used for Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Used for Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Used for Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Used for 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 Used for Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Used for Exotic Sports Cars
Then you want to use the rating based on the highest possible speed you will ever attain at any time:
M 81 mph 130 km/h
N 87 mph 140km/h Used for Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Used for Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h Used for H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Used for Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Used for Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Used for Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Used for 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 Used for Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Used for Exotic Sports Cars
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Yes, that's what I meant, but I knew what they meant... thanks all the same. It was just to get a general idea of what FC owners use... wich I didn't get. Anyway.
But I still have one question: What does mean the serie, the number before the letter? At the moment I have some Michelin 90T tires, and I'm looking at the Fuzion HRI 80H. Their price is quite cheap and they're H, but the serie number decreased. You usually get what you pay for so... just want to be sure.
Btw, I read some reviews on these tires, and people loved them, or say they're the worst crap they've ever got... nothing to really clear my mind
But I still have one question: What does mean the serie, the number before the letter? At the moment I have some Michelin 90T tires, and I'm looking at the Fuzion HRI 80H. Their price is quite cheap and they're H, but the serie number decreased. You usually get what you pay for so... just want to be sure.
Btw, I read some reviews on these tires, and people loved them, or say they're the worst crap they've ever got... nothing to really clear my mind
