Dumbgunji

Hey guys,

I was @ Tire Rack and I inadvertantly purchased Yokohama H4S tires instead of the often talked about V4S tires. To top that off, I had them installed before I even had the chance to check my error! So now I have the H4s on my 1999 Acura 3.2TL. Any advice? Can I just let them be? or do i have to get them uninstalled and get a new set of tires?? Please help!

fsttyms1

well unless you frequent speeds above 130 a lot there isn't a issue. That is the only difference is the speed rating of H and V

BLADE RUNNER

I heard that the V compound rubber is slightly stickier than the H rated tires. This difference shows itself during braking with the V tires able to bite better under hard braking.

I remember having continental H rated tires on my GS1000 and having to upgrade to the V rated Metzlers because I was always skidding to a stop with the Contis.

Anyone have any similar experiences.

Did you contact Tire Rack about the mixup? I am curious as to what they would say.

Dumbgunji

I called them up and they said that I definately need to change the tires b/c my car isn't "rated" for the tires. I knew that, but that doesn't mean I should change them. I also figure that since I almost never hit 100, i shouldn't have a problem with the tires, i guess I will just have to wait and find out.

fsttyms1

well unless they will replace them for free there is no need. H is fine.

Gray03

What size tires did you buy? There are certain sizes for these Yokos that are only available in "H" and others only in "V". At least at Tire Rack.

Dumbgunji

I bought the 205/60/16. I believe that is the default size for the 99 tl.

Thank you fsttyms1 for you help...fyi, your icon is hard to 4get...awesome!

Gray03

Yeah, most of the Avid sizes only come in either H or V, but the 206/60/16 is one that comes in both. But as fsttyms1 said, it shouldn't matter. You're still getting a better tire than stock.