Wheels/Tyres: 70: - V70 Tyre ratings

dicktheleg · Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:00

Just about to replace the Goodyear Eagle tyres on my V70 D5 2003 and noticed that some are marked 91Y and one is marked 94W both have different weight capacities - Do I need the extra load carrying of the 94W tyre or are 91Y's ok?
Cheers
Richard (new on here)

AdamskiC70 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:06

Hi Y rating will be fine unless planning to race, y is upto 150mph approx it's just a speed rating

Adam

ChrisGrant · Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:17

I think 87 are the min recommended for V70 so anything higher isn't a problem

This will help

http://www.blackcircles.com/general/sidewall

Enjoy

IC · Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:21

It all depends on the top speed of the car, Chris's link will explain all!

Oli · Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:27

Have a look in your manual (or sometimes the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap). Should tell you the correct ratings for your car. I expect the 1 off 94W was because that's all that was in stock at the time.

Oli

dicktheleg · Aug 3rd, 2006, 23:11

It's the load rating I am concerned about - 91 or 94, the speed does not bother me as I am not likely to evey get anywhere near the speed rating of the tyre.
Cheers
R

AdamskiC70 · Aug 4th, 2006, 00:26

Hi 91 will be fine for your car 99% of v70's run them and thats what volvo put on them from the factory.

Adam

Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:00	#1
dicktheleg New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2011 14:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcester	V70 Tyre ratings Just about to replace the Goodyear Eagle tyres on my V70 D5 2003 and noticed that some are marked 91Y and one is marked 94W both have different weight capacities - Do I need the extra load carrying of the 94W tyre or are 91Y's ok? Cheers Richard (new on here)

Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:17	#3
ChrisGrant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2011 12:39 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oxford View Photos By: ChrisGrant	I think 87 are the min recommended for V70 so anything higher isn't a problem This will help http://www.blackcircles.com/general/sidewall Enjoy __________________ Got to be there in 10mins better take the R baby!

Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:21	#4
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2024 09:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	It all depends on the top speed of the car, Chris's link will explain all! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009 Last edited by IC; Aug 3rd, 2006 at 13:24.

Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:27	#5
Oli VOC Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2016 14:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sevenoaks View Photos By: Oli	Have a look in your manual (or sometimes the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap). Should tell you the correct ratings for your car. I expect the 1 off 94W was because that's all that was in stock at the time. Oli __________________ V70R AWD Phase III (pure and simple, but now with OEM Strutbrace!) - Sadly broken. Needed replacement engine (B5244T2) - Almost fixed :-)! 850 2.5 10v CD (home for lost toys - brilliant and trusty car) XC90 T6 AWD - boy it was fun in the snow...

Aug 3rd, 2006, 13:06	#2
AdamskiC70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2008 19:48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: southampton	Hi Y rating will be fine unless planning to race, y is upto 150mph approx it's just a speed rating Adam

Aug 3rd, 2006, 23:11	#6
dicktheleg New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2011 14:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcester	It's the load rating I am concerned about - 91 or 94, the speed does not bother me as I am not likely to evey get anywhere near the speed rating of the tyre. Cheers R

Aug 4th, 2006, 00:26	#7
AdamskiC70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2008 19:48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: southampton	Hi 91 will be fine for your car 99% of v70's run them and thats what volvo put on them from the factory. Adam

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