What tire can handle 200 mph.....
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Re: What tire can handle 200 mph.....
A KDW "is" speed-rated for 180+...as you well know all Z Rated tires say 180+ so I know I'm being vauge in saying that. In looking at tirerack.com, they list a Y-Rated tire that reads "186-mph, Exotic/Sports cars...Good Luck!
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If your are looking for high speed tires, you will have to go to Z+ ratings.
Z rated tires are good to 186 mph.
The new lambo 200+ mph top end has Z+++ tires
This is from the Cooper Tire guy, so take it for what it is worth.
Prepare to take out a home loan.
Z rated tires are good to 186 mph.
The new lambo 200+ mph top end has Z+++ tires
This is from the Cooper Tire guy, so take it for what it is worth.
Prepare to take out a home loan.
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Re: What tire can handle 200 mph.....
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by NoGo:
<strong>If your are looking for high speed tires, you will have to go to Z+ ratings.
Z rated tires are good to 186 mph.
The new lambo 200+ mph top end has Z+++ tires
This is from the Cooper Tire guy, so take it for what it is worth.
Prepare to take out a home loan.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes if they are coming on lambos then prepair to give your arm and possibly half of your leg.
<strong>If your are looking for high speed tires, you will have to go to Z+ ratings.
Z rated tires are good to 186 mph.
The new lambo 200+ mph top end has Z+++ tires
This is from the Cooper Tire guy, so take it for what it is worth.
Prepare to take out a home loan.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes if they are coming on lambos then prepair to give your arm and possibly half of your leg.
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Re: What tire can handle 200 mph.....
I have the BFGoodrich KD tires and they are a Y rated tire - good for 300kmh/ 186mph. Z rated are 149 and over. How far over is not specified.
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 07:41 PM: Message edited by: 99 WS6 ]</small>
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 07:41 PM: Message edited by: 99 WS6 ]</small>
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Re: What tire can handle 200 mph.....
Well, it looks like the Cooper Tire Guy is full of ****. I got curious myself, and decided to do some looking. Couldn't find a damn thing on Z+ crap.
Here are the tires that are placed on the new Lambo (1/4 mile: 12.0 at 119 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> )
200+ top end
Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico; 235/35ZR-18 86Y f, 335/30ZR-18 102Y r
Just for a frame of reference.
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: NoGo ]</small>
Here are the tires that are placed on the new Lambo (1/4 mile: 12.0 at 119 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> )
200+ top end
Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico; 235/35ZR-18 86Y f, 335/30ZR-18 102Y r
Just for a frame of reference.
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<small>[ August 14, 2002, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: NoGo ]</small>
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Re: What tire can handle 200 mph.....
Thanks for the input.
I think I'm gonna go with the KDW's, if I don't like them I can bring them back within 30 days and try another kind. Gotta love the Tire Kingdom 30 day ride guarantee.
I think I'm gonna go with the KDW's, if I don't like them I can bring them back within 30 days and try another kind. Gotta love the Tire Kingdom 30 day ride guarantee.