Tire Ratings

[ManBearPig]

Ive got a 2007 Toyota Camry and need new tires. The car is rated for V tires. Here's the problem: one guy we know insists that V-rated tired (or H-rated tires) are not necessary at all and that i should get S or T rated tires. V or H rated tires are really expensive, and the speed rating is up to 150 and 130 respectively.

However, a few other people, not just people at the tire dealers I went to (as in, some of these people have no stake in me buying more expensive tires), say that if I go too far below V rated tires (H rated is fine), the handling and ride will be worse.

Any ideas? We ended up with pretty expensive H-rated tires at Costco (my mom's preference). They have pretty sweet warranty and other features included with the price and we like Costco a lot. They're Michelins and have a 60000 mile tire warranty. The few people I asked said Michelins were quite good, and I stayed pretty close to the V-rating, so I'm happy, although not at the price.

So confused. Now the guy who says that it doesn't matter what type of tires I put on my car is pissed because he thinks I don't listen to him.

Help me AT garage.

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's a Camry, not a Corvette. How bad could the handling and ride be with H rated tires over V rated tires? Really?

You did fine.

Whatever tire you get, make sure you inflate them to well beyond what the sidewall rating is because that will give you better mileage, better handling, better braking, better return on your 401k, and it will clear up your acne.

Disclaimer: I'm kidding about the tire pressures. Inflate to what is indicated by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

 

[RichieZ]

camry is an A to B car, i would put on the longest lasting most fuel efficient tires I could find.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
It's a Camry, not a Corvette. How bad could the handling and ride be with H rated tires over V rated tires? Really?

You did fine.

Whatever tire you get, make sure you inflate them to well beyond what the sidewall rating is because that will give you better mileage, better handling, better braking, better return on your 401k, and it will clear up your acne.

Disclaimer: I'm kidding about the tire pressures. Inflate to what is indicated by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Might was well fill them with acetylene. :laugh:

 

[brblx]

michelins are generally great tires. rotate them at proper intervals you'll probably get your 60k and never even need a rebalance.

speed ratings are generally more about handling characteristics than speed, it's not like you're going to be exceeding the rating on an s or t tire. swapping h for v should be perfectly fine.

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Rubycon

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
It's a Camry, not a Corvette. How bad could the handling and ride be with H rated tires over V rated tires? Really?

You did fine.

Whatever tire you get, make sure you inflate them to well beyond what the sidewall rating is because that will give you better mileage, better handling, better braking, better return on your 401k, and it will clear up your acne.

Disclaimer: I'm kidding about the tire pressures. Inflate to what is indicated by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Might was well fill them with acetylene. :laugh:

I use hydrogen.

 

[brblx]

eXtreme weight saving ftw.

that shit is four times lighter than helium, dog.

 

[helpme]

Originally posted by: Kazaam

Any ideas? We ended up with pretty expensive H-rated tires at Costco (my mom's preference). They have pretty sweet warranty and other features included with the price and we like Costco a lot. They're Michelins and have a 60000 mile tire warranty. The few people I asked said Michelins were quite good, and I stayed pretty close to the V-rating, so I'm happy, although not at the price.

Another important tire spec that you should keep in mind is the load range. Since you bought them at costco, they won't sell you tires that have a lower load range than the OEMs. However, the load rating isn't one that you should go lower than the OE tires, unlike the speed rating.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

I'm amazed a stock Camry from the factory came with V-Rated tires!

I would have expected H-Rated at the max.

 

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
I'm amazed a stock Camry from the factory came with V-Rated tires!

I would have expected H-Rated at the max.

Yes, it seems a lot of cars with top speeds limited to 130MPH or less have V-Rated tires from the factory.

 

[helpme]

Originally posted by: woodie1

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
I'm amazed a stock Camry from the factory came with V-Rated tires!

I would have expected H-Rated at the max.

Yes, it seems a lot of cars with top speeds limited to 130MPH or less have V-Rated tires from the factory.

I don't know if the OP has a V6, but the 2007 V6 model has a top speed (govererned) of 145 mph... crazy!

http://www.caranddriver.com/fe...oyota_camry_v-6_page_5

 

[ManBearPig]

So i did the right thing by NOT buying an S or T tire? Some places wouldn't even sell them to me for my car lol.

 

[brblx]

yes. T rated tires are often about as stiff as H's, but i definately wouldn't put an S rated tire on that. anything in that car's size with an S rating would probably be a cheap house brand, anyway.

 

[ChaosDivine]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Might was well fill them with acetylene. :laugh:

That would be one hawt ride :laugh:

 

[ChaosDivine]

Originally posted by: helpme
I don't know if the OP has a V6, but the 2007 V6 model has a top speed (govererned) of 145 mph... crazy!

That's nucking futs! My 06 Lincoln LS has a limit set at 133mph (since removed using an SCT Xcal3) :shocked:

 

[fleabag]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
It's a Camry, not a Corvette. How bad could the handling and ride be with H rated tires over V rated tires? Really?

You did fine.

Whatever tire you get, make sure you inflate them to well beyond what the sidewall rating is because that will give you better mileage, better handling, better braking, better return on your 401k, and it will clear up your acne.

Disclaimer: I'm kidding about the tire pressures. Inflate to what is indicated by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

tard

He didn't specify anything and it wasn't a personal attack. Your response, however, is borderline. Watch it.

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[PhoKingGuy]

Originally posted by: fleabag

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
It's a Camry, not a Corvette. How bad could the handling and ride be with H rated tires over V rated tires? Really?

You did fine.

Whatever tire you get, make sure you inflate them to well beyond what the sidewall rating is because that will give you better mileage, better handling, better braking, better return on your 401k, and it will clear up your acne.

Disclaimer: I'm kidding about the tire pressures. Inflate to what is indicated by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

tard

:laugh::beer:

Don't egg this on. This thread has potential to actually be informative; let's not derail it.

Zenmervolt - AnandTech Garage Moderator

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: brblx
eXtreme weight saving ftw.

that shit is four times lighter than helium, dog.

Actually it is only about half the density of helium...

What spec was the Camry?

As helpme said the V6 is capable of requiring V rated tyres.

 

[ecom]

Even my 2.4L Camry has V rated tires.

Someone mentioned that S and T rate tires have softer sidewalls. I wonder if they took into consideration the sidewall stiffness of a V rate tire when designing the suspension. So even though the car may not be capable of these speeds, they can optimize suspension to operate within a certain range based on characteristics of a V rated tire.

 

[ManBearPig]

Got the tires and alignment, everything finally seems good. Now, only to replace the tire well and the entire front fender that got fucked up and i am good!

Thanks all!