Tyre speed rating

Nick04 · Jun 15th, 2023, 19:26

Volvo V50 2.4i. 205/50/R17

Just about to get four new tyres and there's a bit of confusion. The tyre place has an offer online in coordination with Falken, so I need to do it through their website.

When I enter my reg no it says I need speed rating W. But I then phoned the place up to double check and they said going off the reg can be unreliable and to check what tyres I currently have. All tyres are 93V extra load.

The thing is I was going to get the Falken all-seasons and they only go up to a V.

I've checked the owners manual online and it says:

205/50 R17 93W Extra Load
205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load

Any idea if V is okay or do I need W?

DaveNP · Jun 15th, 2023, 20:26

Double check it, but, the Falken AllSeason appears to be an M+S tyre so it's covered by that second line from the manual and 93V should do. If I remember right my V70 also allows a lower rating for a winter tyre.

Ulrikas PA · Jun 15th, 2023, 21:20

I normally only do 150mph, so 186mph rated tyres would be showing off

Whyman · Jun 15th, 2023, 22:09

V are OK up to 149 mph and W are up to 186 mph.

V should be fine.

If in doubt Google tyre speed ratings.

Tannaton · Jun 15th, 2023, 23:57

Tyres are checked at Mot time and any tyres rated k or below would be a fail (68mph). In practice, you wouldn’t be able to buy a tyre with a speed rating too low for your car…. You usually drop a letter or two with winters.

MDS40 · Jun 16th, 2023, 13:25

My S40 2.4i auto.
Fitted Falken tyres 205/17/93W after purchase 6 years ago and they have been excellent.
I think the extra load 93 is more important than v or w speed rating.

baggy798 · Jun 16th, 2023, 13:44

The tyres already on are 93V XL and the all seasons you want are 93V XL?

Tannaton · Jun 16th, 2023, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDS40

My S40 2.4i auto.
Fitted Falken tyres 205/17/93W after purchase 6 years ago and they have been excellent.
I think the extra load 93 is more important than v or w speed rating.

The load rating just needs to be adequate - i.e each tyre one half of the maximum axle weight as on the vin plate.....

But from a safety perspective on a family runabout I would completely agree - better to have margins in the load rather than speed rating.

Jun 15th, 2023, 19:26	#1
Nick04 Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 23:05 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Newcastle	Tyre speed rating Volvo V50 2.4i. 205/50/R17 Just about to get four new tyres and there's a bit of confusion. The tyre place has an offer online in coordination with Falken, so I need to do it through their website. When I enter my reg no it says I need speed rating W. But I then phoned the place up to double check and they said going off the reg can be unreliable and to check what tyres I currently have. All tyres are 93V extra load. The thing is I was going to get the Falken all-seasons and they only go up to a V. I've checked the owners manual online and it says: 205/50 R17 93W Extra Load 205/50 R17 93Q/T/H/V M+S Extra Load Any idea if V is okay or do I need W?

Jun 15th, 2023, 20:26	#2
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Double check it, but, the Falken AllSeason appears to be an M+S tyre so it's covered by that second line from the manual and 93V should do. If I remember right my V70 also allows a lower rating for a winter tyre. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Jun 15th, 2023, 22:09	#4
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:38 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	V are OK up to 149 mph and W are up to 186 mph. V should be fine. If in doubt Google tyre speed ratings. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Jun 15th, 2023, 23:57	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 15:59 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Tyres are checked at Mot time and any tyres rated k or below would be a fail (68mph). In practice, you wouldn’t be able to buy a tyre with a speed rating too low for your car…. You usually drop a letter or two with winters. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jun 16th, 2023, 13:25	#6
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 09:40 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	My S40 2.4i auto. Fitted Falken tyres 205/17/93W after purchase 6 years ago and they have been excellent. I think the extra load 93 is more important than v or w speed rating. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Jun 15th, 2023, 21:20	#3
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	I normally only do 150mph, so 186mph rated tyres would be showing off

Jun 16th, 2023, 13:44	#7
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 17:38 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	The tyres already on are 93V XL and the all seasons you want are 93V XL? __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

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