zyx345

I need to get 2 new tires. Can you safely use H Rated tires on a 99 CL 3.0?

I was told by a rep at Sears Auto not to get anything below V rated.

Repo1234

As long as you stay below 130 mph you'll be fine with H rated tires.

VB87

it is recommended that you do not use anything that's of a lower rating than the stock tire.

sumdumguy

for load bearing

fusionnv

In a straight line.

CLScotty97

Well, seeing as not many 3.0's go over 130, or have enough road to go over 130 that should be a fine choice!

fusionnv

that only in a straight line, if you start turning and stuff that speed rating will go down .

Slooo97CL

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i would never get H rated

DaInFaMMuS1

please dont do it to urself...just get the V rated and be assured that ur safe

Hobo

why risk a horrible accident like an 80mph blowout to save 20 bucks? just buck up and get something at least comperable to stock

vansonrider

In Europe, where selected highways do not have speed limits and high speed driving is permitted, speed ratings were established to match the speed capability of tires with the top speed capability of the vehicles to which they are applied. Speed ratings are established in kilometers per hour and subsequently converted to miles per hour (which explains why speed ratings appear established at "unusual" mile per hour increments). Despite the tire manufacturer's ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits.

Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is pressed against a large diameter metal drum to reflect its appropriate load, and run at ever increasing speeds (in 6.2 mph steps in 10 minute increments) until the tire's required speed has been met.

It is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tires that have not been damaged, altered, under-inflated or overloaded. Additionally, most tire manufacturers maintain that a tire that has been cut or punctured no longer retains the tire manufacturer's original speed rating, even after being repaired because the tire manufacturer can't control the quality of the repair.

Over the years, tire speed rating symbols have been marked on tires in any of three ways shown in the following examples.

I have H rated tires and have towed allot, correct load rating towing a double trailer with two Waverunners, and gone over 130 in my car for maybe a minute or two. If you are planning on doing the Silver State Classic in Nevada I would be more concerned with you going 130mph for more than 10 minutes.

Having a catastrophic blow out at 80mph is very unlikely with an H rated tire. Can it happen yes but it could with a ZR rated tire also. Though it would be less likely. I'm pretty sure me Michelins will not fail me. My Pirellis P Zeros, ZR rated, we over kill and had a low tread wear rating and didn't give much mileage. That's why I went with the H rated tires.

vansonrider

What about on your mountain bike? Just kidding.

CLUofI

H rated is fine, you are no more likely to have a blow out buying lower speed rated tires.(unless of course you exceed the speed rating)

I am running Q rated(99) snow tires right now.

Jamz

I have Kumho ECSTA 711's on my aftermarket rims, they are H rated.

Here is Kumho's description:

ECSTA 711

"40/45/50/55 Series, 'H' Speed Rated, BSW
Race proven technology has inspired the development of a summer directional tread design. Together with the latest high performance tread compound technology, they combine to give the ECSTA 711 excellent dry traction and stability at high speeds. Wide circumferential grooves channel water away, resulting in superior wet traction."

These are the tires that came with my wheel package. I haven't had any problems with them. Road trips are usually at 70-80 mph....they have been to 110 mph once.

For a daily driver, I don't think the speed rating matters all that much.

Randol

You can get some pretty nice H rated Tires. If you have stock rims go with continentals or bridgestones. They are very reliable, dependable, and give a quiet ride. The rubber compound is a little firmer in these tires so they last longer. Just keep in mind that you cant safely go over 130 mph. If you drive hard then go with a higer rating they will be stickier. Just ask yourself how many times have you been over 130 and how many more times will you go over 130.