240 tyre speed rating

george123 · Jan 19th, 2015, 14:33

hi,
can anyone tell me definitively what is the correct speed rating for a 185/70/14- sized tyre on a 240 estate?
Not sure whether to fit T-rated (lots of choice) or H-rated.

Also, I've got an ancient but unused ( would only use in emergency) Michelin MX 185/R14/90T as my spare.
Would this be the original size from new?

Suterman · Jan 19th, 2015, 20:34

Unless you plan on running your car at over 118 mph for any length of time then t rating should be good.

The 90 profile (almost square) profile is very old fashioned now. You're better off trying to get some decent 185 14 85, as its a more common size and there will be more choice.

george123 · Jan 19th, 2015, 21:38

thanks Suterman,
I know a lot has been said on various forums about this.
What did Volvo originally specify, was it an H or a T?

I'm currently running 185/70/14H's but It'd be good to find something more akin to the original size as I like the way they look.

Jan 19th, 2015, 14:33	#1
george123 Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 01:54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bolton	240 tyre speed rating hi, can anyone tell me definitively what is the correct speed rating for a 185/70/14- sized tyre on a 240 estate? Not sure whether to fit T-rated (lots of choice) or H-rated. Also, I've got an ancient but unused ( would only use in emergency) Michelin MX 185/R14/90T as my spare. Would this be the original size from new? Last edited by george123; Jan 19th, 2015 at 15:17.

Jan 19th, 2015, 20:34	#2
Suterman 240 Turbo Last Online: May 28th, 2024 14:49 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: shropshire View Photos By: Suterman	Unless you plan on running your car at over 118 mph for any length of time then t rating should be good. The 90 profile (almost square) profile is very old fashioned now. You're better off trying to get some decent 185 14 85, as its a more common size and there will be more choice. __________________ 1991 240 Turbo GL 1992 940 GL 1996 940 GLE Turbo Auto 1985 Bedford CF2 B230E

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george123 Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 01:54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bolton	thanks Suterman, I know a lot has been said on various forums about this. What did Volvo originally specify, was it an H or a T? I'm currently running 185/70/14H's but It'd be good to find something more akin to the original size as I like the way they look.

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