91V, 94W or 94Y tyres?

peter312 · May 3rd, 2017, 11:30

I am considering changing the tyres on my 2016 V40 in the next few weeks. The tyres on it are currently 225/45r17 91W although I believe 91V rated tyres are the minimum requirement.

I am tempted by the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and there seem to be three versions available:

91V with a fuel rating of E and a noise level of 70
94W with a fuel rating of C and a noise level of 71
94Y with a fuel rating of C and a noise level of 71

I think the obvious choice is to opt for the first one but the fuel rating seems better on the 94 rated ones. I can also get the 94 rated ones for £10 a tyre less.

Please may I have any thoughts on whether I should stick to the 91 rating or whether go for one of the 94's.

Many thanks.

Rooster · May 22nd, 2017, 22:27

Its only a weight (91) and speed (V) rating

Your never going to exceed any of the V,W,Y speed ratings

peter312 · May 23rd, 2017, 08:29

Thanks. Went for the 91V ones in the end

May 3rd, 2017, 11:30	#1
peter312 Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winsford, Cheshire	91V, 94W or 94Y tyres? I am considering changing the tyres on my 2016 V40 in the next few weeks. The tyres on it are currently 225/45r17 91W although I believe 91V rated tyres are the minimum requirement. I am tempted by the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and there seem to be three versions available: 91V with a fuel rating of E and a noise level of 70 94W with a fuel rating of C and a noise level of 71 94Y with a fuel rating of C and a noise level of 71 I think the obvious choice is to opt for the first one but the fuel rating seems better on the 94 rated ones. I can also get the 94 rated ones for £10 a tyre less. Please may I have any thoughts on whether I should stick to the 91 rating or whether go for one of the 94's. Many thanks.

May 22nd, 2017, 22:27	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Its only a weight (91) and speed (V) rating Your never going to exceed any of the V,W,Y speed ratings __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

May 23rd, 2017, 08:29	#3
peter312 Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winsford, Cheshire	Thanks. Went for the 91V ones in the end

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