quieter tires (with same or better MPG)? - Page 6 - GreenHybrid

robertru · #51 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 02:53 PM

It is the speed rating of the tire. In this case "V" is good for 149 miles per hour. Yeah right in a Hybrid

Here are the rest of the ratings:

M 81 miles per hour 130 km/h
N 87 miles per hour 140km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 miles per hour 150 km/h
Q 99 miles per hour 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 miles per hour 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 miles per hour 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 miles per hour 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 miles per hour 200 km/h
H 130 miles per hour 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 miles per hour 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

wcarltonedwards · #52 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 04:25 PM

The V rating refers to how soft the rubber is. The softer the rubber the higher the performance and less treadwear than a H rated tire.

jbollt · #53 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wcarltonedwards

I just purchased a new set of Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum tires after getting 44,000 on the original Michelins. The Kumho tires are much smoother and quieter. They are getting the same mpg at a much lower cost. They are v-rated and have a 600 rating compared to the 440 rating of the Michelins.

Carlton, would you be able to give us an updated report on your Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum tires please? I have 40,000 miles on my Michelins and it looks like I will need tires in the next 4,000 or 5,000 miles also. I am considering buying these tires as well. Please advise on mpg changes, if any, road noise, and road feel. Most new tires are quieter than the worn-out ones that are replaced, so that may be hard to analyze. Thanks!

rburt07 · #54 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 09:55 PM

I just looked up that tire on www.tirerack.com/ By tire size 215/60/16

I see this one has a 51psi max tire pressure. Kumo also offers a Solus KR21 tire that also seems popular but shows 44 psi max pressure. Their are some reviews on both of these tires on the rack site.

jbollt · #55 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rburt07

I just looked up that tire on www.tirerack.com/ By tire size 215/60/16

I see this one has a 51psi max tire pressure. Kumo also offers a Solus KR21 tire that also seems popular but shows 44 psi max pressure. Their are some reviews on both of these tires on the rack site.

rburto7, thanks..Yes, I have been looking at tirerack for tires, and have read the reviews. I am down to a choice of two, the Michelins same as EO, or the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum ...for much less money. I am hoping the poster (wcarltonedwards) that bought these tires a month ago, will post back here with his experiences as well...I am very interested in these specific Kumho tires.