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[1990 quasar blue]

Robert, you probably know this. Don't they actually say 149+ or 168+? And so on and so on. But what's the +? Is it 150 or 250? I believe whatever it is those are supposed to be sustained speed no?
Btw I did get some pics uploaded as requested. Nothing great but what I had in photobucket.

[USAZR1]

H rated tires are good to 130mph,Z are 149mph,W is 168mph,and Y is good for 186mph+. How much higher a Y can handle and for how long are good questions that I don't know the answer to.

[BigJohn]

It's really not any fun when they come apart!

[rebelz]

Originally Posted by 1990 quasar blue

Hi guys. First off I want you to know that discount tire directs ebay store is offering 100.00 off orders of 400.00 or more. With that being said the time has come to replace my KD's and I'm stuck. I've narrowed it down to either the PS2's or the NT05's. Now I realize the PS2's are twice the money of the NT05's. However... Snip

I had Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's on my '92 for years, I loved them, best water shedders I've ever used. The problem I found with them is that they became hard and lost traction after only a couple of years. When I couldn't find them a couple of years ago, I did some research and chose PS2's. I contacted Michelin Tech and determined that the 335's would fit the 11.5" stock '93 rims I had. I bought a complete set and they are awesome on my car. I have never used Nitto's so I can't say. But I do know the PS2's work very well.
Rich

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by USAZR1

H rated tires are good to 130mph,Z are 149mph,W is 168mph,and Y is good for 186mph+. How much higher a Y can handle and for how long are good questions that I don't know the answer to.

I have to disagree with this Z rated tires are above 149 mph.

http://www.bigotires.com/librarydeta...a-Speed-Rating

[USAZR1]

Originally Posted by scottfab

I have to disagree with this Z rated tires are above 149 mph.

http://www.bigotires.com/librarydeta...a-Speed-Rating

I think I confused the Z rating for a V rating,Scott. Some of my bikes had V rated tires that were good for a continuous 150mph.

I always thought that VY rated tires were good for 217mph+.

[BigJohn]

So what is a ZZ rating good for??

[USAZR1]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

So what is a ZZ rating good for??

You got me,John. Can't say I've heard of that one.
This stuff used to be a lot simpler.

[1990 quasar blue]

Originally Posted by rebelz

I had Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's on my '92 for years, I loved them, best water shedders I've ever used. The problem I found with them is that they became hard and lost traction after only a couple of years. When I couldn't find them a couple of years ago, I did some research and chose PS2's. I contacted Michelin Tech and determined that the 335's would fit the 11.5" stock '93 rims I had. I bought a complete set and they are awesome on my car. I have never used Nitto's so I can't say. But I do know the PS2's work very well.
Rich

Thanks rebelz. I ended up ordering the nt05's. They were too good of a deal to pass up. I'll make sure to post my thoughts on them if it ever stops snowing.

[1990 quasar blue]

A little info on speed ratings.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35