tyre speed and load index

[specek]

hi guys

I just bought new tyres for my altea. I choose michelin primacy hp with speed rating "V" and now i'm wondering if speed rating is ok or I rather should pick "W". Also what about load index of theese tyres? I found load index 91->1356 pounds is that enough for heavy altea?

 

[PhilOfCas]

V is ample for an Altea, rated upto 149mph, see http://www.blackcircles.com/general/sidewall, this explains all aspects, from memory, mine are 91's also

 

[googies]

Thats 1356lbs for each tyre, across each axle your looking at 2712lbs load on one axle only! More than enough.

 

[Toxic]

as long as the tyre is XL rated i wouldn't worry too much on the V or W rates. think mine are 92

 

[specek]

well... to be honest I don't know if this tyre is xl.... I bought from blackcircles -> Michelin PRIMACY HP 205/55 R16 V (91) for £69.30.

is this is xl?

 

[Big Ejit]

I just replaced all 4 tyres on our 54 plate Altea for the Michelin Primacy HP on 205/55 R16 91V. It had 2 Michelin Energy tyres on it from the factory with 91V spec and 2 Bridgestone Turanzas which were just awful in every way. It is soooo much quieter and smoother on the new mich's and they are more than up to the job.

Had all four for £254 fitted then got £40 back in Sainsbury's vouchers from Michelin on their current promotion. Well happy with that. - (Just thought I'd mention that bit too)

 

[specek]

lol thats really good price mate...

I couldn't find any cheaper than on blackcircles :/ but i'm still happy, currently my altea have some linglongs and I HATE them! noisy, no grip at all dangerous, after 10000 miles i have enough.


thx for reply.
g day.

 

[googies]

Linglongs, they sound nice, name doesn't even sit right with me!