Is it safe to have tyres with different profiles?

On investigating a slow puncture I noticed that although on my Ford Focus ST has 4 Michelin sports, the front are 205/40 and the rear 205/45. Kwik Fit said they should all be identical but Bristol Street,...

Can I run four tyres with different speed ratings?

Yesterday I fitted four new CrossClimate tyres to my Volkswagen Golf SV. The original tyres were rated at H. The fitter had fitted three H and one V rated tyre. Today, the tyre alarm went off after 30...

What do the letters such as V or H mean at the end of tyre sizes?

I am about to buy new tyres for my car but the one thing I am a little confused about is the end letter H or V etc. It is slightly cheaper by a few pounds to get the H. I don't go over 80 miles an hour...

What are the insurance implications if you change tyres for those with a different speed rating?

What are the insurance implications if you change tyres for those with a different speed rating. For example you go for 91H XL tyres instead of 94V or W XL tyres? Many winter tyres appear to come in lower...

Tyres for Mercedes CLS

I have a 2008 Mercedes CLS which has 245/40/18 tyres. I fitted Michelin Primacy 3's to my previous E-Class which lasted well and were good on fuel but they don't make them for this tyre size. Goodyear...

Tyre speed ratings - do they have any meaning in this country?

Do tyre speed ratings have any meaning in this country? The rating for my vehicle is H (up to a sustained speed of 130mph) Could I save myself some money by buying T rated tyres (up to 118mph)? Would...

Is it safe to fit winter tyres of a lower speed rating than normal tyres?

I'm going to follow your advice and use one of the firms you recommended for a set of rims and cold-weather tyres for next winter. But I am confused about sizes and speed ratings. Clearly I have to use...

Why aren't all-weather tyres with high speed ratings, like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, available in the UK?

Unsurprisingly, I am again finding that summer tyres and ice don't mix. However, I am too lazy to want to swap between summer and winter tyres twice a year. If I were in North America, I would have options...

Can I fit H-rated tyres to my Volvo XC70?

My Volvo XC70 AWD (current model) is fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 235/55 17 99V tyres all round. The rear pair are worn down to 2mm and need replacing. Is there any reason why I should not fit tyres...

Should we abide by manufacturer-specified tyre speed ratings?

My local tyre dealer says that we don't need to fit higher than a T82-rated tyre to our average family cars (Astra hatchback 1.4, Primera hatchback 1.8 and Rover 200 1.4) as long as we don't go above the...