Tire 93W vs 93Y

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07-17-2011, 06:48 AM

jgbmw

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I'm looking to purchase 2 tires that have a speed rating of 93Y. Will the ride feel different between the original 93W versus the 93Y rating?

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Original Tires:
245/40R18 93W

To buy:
245/40R18 93Y

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07-17-2011, 08:11 AM

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I wouldn't imagine that you could feel ANY difference with such a slight difference in speed ratings!

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07-17-2011, 08:29 AM

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There wont be any ride difference at all. The difference between W & Y is just the speed rating of the tyre, if the 93 was higher or lower then the stiffness and weight loading of the tyre changes and you would probably notice that.