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Can someone explain tire ratings?
« on: August 07, 2003, 05:41:53 AM »
I need to get tires.  Yeah, only had the car for a year, but I like to go around turns I guess a little fast.  Whatever.

I now have 205/50-17s.  What\'s the difference between Z, Y, W, H rated tires.  Do I really need to get a Z rated tire again or can I get a Y and be happy?
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2003, 05:45:58 AM »
Z for tires that will probably go past 130mph without breaking up. That\'s what i recall. Correct me if I\'m wrong.
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2003, 05:47:31 AM »
Well I\'ve only gone 115 and I\'ve only been over 100 a few times.  I went 128 on the dyno though, but you don\'t get far doing that. :)

So maybe I can go with Y?????
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2003, 05:50:03 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2003, 06:02:35 AM »
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/speed.htm

Z=149 MPH, 240km/h and over, Sports Cars

W=168 MPH, 270km/h, Exotic Sport Cars

Y=186 MPH, 300km/h, Exotic Sport Cars
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2003, 06:11:40 AM »
OK, so I am at V then I can go 149.  Well I don\'t have a need to go 149.  Would I get more mileage out of a different tire.  Not really wanting to drop 800 bucks on tires every year.
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2003, 06:13:41 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2003, 06:15:09 AM »
205/50 on a BMW330i?  if so, are u sure coz even the 325i have a tyre rating of 225/45z-r 17 the 330i are rated at (front) 225/40 R 18  (rear) 255/35 R 18.
btw yokohama makes decent tyres in most cases theyre on par with the expensive michelin\'s (sp?) and pirelli\'s.
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2003, 06:15:36 AM »
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OK, so I am at V then I can go 149.  Well I don\'t have a need to go 149.  Would I get more mileage out of a different tire.  Not really wanting to drop 800 bucks on tires every year.


Sometimes. Too much width will give you more traction and friction. That can take off a few miles from a tankful but I\'d say it\'s insignificant. I\'d be more concerned with tire noise, wall stiffness and its abilities in the rain (not just stopping but turning).

Who goes 130+ mph these days? Unless you live in the desert where there are long stretches of road, anything at Z or over is not necessary.
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2003, 06:16:10 AM »
That\'s what tire rack has as stock tires on my car.  Let me go out and check.  Damn, now I have to move...
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2003, 06:19:37 AM »
Yep, 205/50-17.  Dang.  Now I am winded.



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Sometimes. Too much width will give you more traction and friction. That can take off a few miles from a tankful but I\'d say it\'s insignificant. I\'d be more concerned with tire noise, wall stiffness and its abilities in the rain (not just stopping but turning).
 


That\'s a problem a guy who lives next door is having with a 530.  He is getting noise now that his tires are wearing.  His tires are a bit wider than mine.

I like the look of a wider tire though.  I don\'t want little pussy geo tires.  Sorry geo owners of the world.

Rain is certainly a concern down here in FL.  I\'d hate to take the foot off the gas for a wimpy shower.  :)
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2003, 06:30:34 AM »
wtf man u guys get screwed over when it comes to cars
check out the differences
ours http://www.bmw-me.com/Products/Automobiles/3Series/Sedan/specs330i.asp
yours http://www.bmwusa.com/site_layout/models/0342/0342_techdata.cfm
tho the hp is almost the same, the top speed in the ME version is 250kph or 155mph compared to the american which is only 205kph or 128mph
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2003, 06:55:33 AM »
Well it\'s just a governor.  You can always take the governor off by reprogramming it.  Don\'t forget, there isn\'t really any need in the US to go over 70 let alone 128.
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2003, 07:02:57 AM »
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  Don\'t forget, there isn\'t really any need in the US to go over 70 let alone 128.

make one up ;).
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2003, 07:25:33 AM »
I think I am just going to go with the stock tire.  Look like they are online at 122.  If BF Goodwrench has a comparible tire then I may just get them.
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