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Old 02-11-2010, 09:15 AM   #41
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Originally Posted by enkeivette View Post
Maybe we should limit this trip to only those with Z rated tires or better.
Here are speed ratings for tires....This is sustained speed, over 10 minutes


- M: 81mph or 130 km/h
- N: 87 mph or 140 km/h
- P: 93 mph or 150 km/h
- Q: 99 mph or 160 km/h
- R: 106 mph or 170 km/h
- S: 112 mph or 180 km/h
- T: 118 mph or 190 km/h
- U: 124 mph or 200 km/h
- H: 130 mph or 210 km/h
- V: 149 mph or 240 km/h
- Z: in excess of 149 mph or 240 km/h plus
- W: 168 mph or 270 km/h
- Y: 186 mph or 300 km/h


My tire size, 245/60/14 , are only available in S rating I hit 118 in 1/4 mile, still in third gear !
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