Tire Speed Rating, V versus H
#11
06-29-2009, 11:03 AM
Re: Tire Speed Rating, V versus H
It would be best to replace with an exact replacement. But, an H rated tire would be fine and less pricey. You won't ever push the HyCam up to V rated speeds.... Won't even make the H rated speeds on its best day. You want to be 'just good enough' but not less than the max speed capability of the car.
#12
06-29-2009, 01:03 PM
Re: Tire Speed Rating, V versus H
My Toyota dealer only sells T rated tires. Toyota customer service says that T rated are fine on TCH. I just installed Michelin Destiny T rated, and they handle extraordinarily better than the stock Bridgestones.
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07-07-2009, 02:51 PM
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Re: Tire Speed Rating, V versus H
My 2007 TCH which I bought in June 2006 had the Bridgestone tires. At a little over 18000 miles I ran over something and made a big hole in the right rear tire. I had to have some new tires the next day as I had to go out of town. The only tires I could find in the right size was Michelin symmetry which were T speed rated. Turns out there was a radiator cap in my old tire. I traded the TCH for a Ford Fusion Hybrid June 2 at 53500 miles and the Michelins were not half gone, checked seven 32nds out of I think 10 or 11
when new. MPG was about .5 to 1 better with the Michelins. The new FFH has the Michelin Energy tires which are V rated.
when new. MPG was about .5 to 1 better with the Michelins. The new FFH has the Michelin Energy tires which are V rated.
This will be very interesting comparing your new Ford Fusion Hybrid to the TCH you drove for many years. Ford is working hard to keep there Fusion and Focus cars with top notch quality.
Your comparison will sure beat out any auto reviews from the magazines.
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