Winter Tyre Speed ratings
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V rated winter tyres are not easy to come by, especially in the UK.
It has been suggested to me that it is OK to use H rated on a 530D Tourer. (225/50 x 17)
Is this correct?
It has been suggested to me that it is OK to use H rated on a 530D Tourer. (225/50 x 17)
Is this correct?
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Isn't it a legal/safety issue ? I think you need a tyre at the manufacturers rating or above ? In a bad accident, I would have thought an incorrect tyre will be a no no from the liability perspective ?
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Originally Posted by Ian' post='356364' date='Nov 15 2006, 12:34 PM
Isn't it a legal/safety issue ? I think you need a tyre at the manufacturers rating or above ? In a bad accident, I would have thought an incorrect tyre will be a no no from the liability perspective ?
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I'm driving with Q-rated 
Works just fine.
Works just fine.
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='356311' date='Nov 15 2006, 09:03 AM
V rated winter tyres are not easy to come by, especially in the UK.
It has been suggested to me that it is OK to use H rated on a 530D Tourer. (225/50 x 17)
Is this correct?
It has been suggested to me that it is OK to use H rated on a 530D Tourer. (225/50 x 17)
Is this correct?
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From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by andy545' post='356466' date='Nov 15 2006, 09:16 PM
I'm running H as well, it's enough for winter.
Even the Q's are!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='356850' date='Nov 16 2006, 05:29 PM
Even the Q's are!
But I agree. If you need winter tyres, then doing 160 kph is plenty enough.
