182 Tyre Size

[c1io182]

Just a quick question. What's the difference between

205/45 R 16 83 V
and
205/45 ZR 16

My front tyres are a bit worn and I want to change them.

 

[Gary-Lew]

different speed rating V , Z

 

[c1io182]

Thanks. I understood the V on the first size. I just didn't realise that the Z was the speed rating also becuase it wasn't on the end.

 

[Gary-Lew]

Z is a higher speed rating than V
http://www.tyres-online.co.uk/techinfo/speed.asp

 

[Alan]

IIRC for the 182 they should be V rated as thats up to 149mph..

 

[Gary-Lew]

Bloody typical Z aint on the above, here you go
http://www.raceandroad.com/acatalog/Speed_and_Load_Ratings.html

 

[c1io182]

For some reason I've got Z's on the back and V's on the front.