Mixing tire speed ratings

[tiAn@usiw.net (Christian Els)]

It's less a problem with the speed ratings themselves and more a function of
different tread patterns and rubber compounds making things squirrelly.
Especially in the wet.

That said, once you learn just how it affects your car it's certainly
livable. Pay attention to how your car handles with these tires and be
prepared to react accordingly.

I'd be more concerned if they were different sizes, or different at each end
of the same axle.

Cheers,


Christian Els
Columbia, MO
1987 Scirocco 16V, For Sale
www.schnellpc.com/scirocco.htm


----- Original Message -----
From: "Diamond Dave" <dbarwick@sprynet.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, 01 July, 2002 18:18
Subject: Mixing tire speed ratings


> OK, give me the worst of it. What am I in for if I mix the speed ratings
for
> my tires?
>
> I'm using all 205/45/16. The fronts are Z rated and the rears are
something
> like H rated. I've heard there can be heating and cooling properties that
> can cause handling issues even in straight line driving.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on this?
>
> Diamond Dave
> 88 Scirocco http://scirocco16v.com/profiles/david_b.htm
> 84 Jetta GLI
> Portland, OR
>
>
>
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