continental lx25 T or H rated

[millerbl00]

I have a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Looking at the continental lx25. Should I get the T rated version or the H rated version? I read reports that T rated tires get better MPG than H rated. Or does it matter?

thanks

 

[Astro14]

Always H.

Always.

There is an extra cap ply in the construction to achieve the H rating.

 

[I<3oil]

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Thread 'H vs T rated tires'

Aug 9, 2021

My tire dealer says an H rated tire will ride smoother than a T because an H rated tire has softer rubber. Wouldn't the extra belt in the H rated tire make it rougher?

thanks

• millerbl00
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Tires & Wheels

 

[millerbl00]

I'm looking for maximum gas mileage.

 

[MParr]

I'm looking for maximum gas mileage.

Go to Continental's website and put in your vehicle information.
They have Eco-Focus (low rolling resistance) tires.
Also, I would go with H rated tires.

 

[GRUMPYDUDE2]

Always H.

Always.

There is an extra cap ply in the construction to achieve the H rating.

Yes, always H over T.
The cap is an added saftey feature.
As far as gas mileage goes, you will never be able to tell the diff in the real world.

 

[odie]

Better handling with H rated that could help with better maneuvering to avoid an accident .

 

[dtownfb]

I would highly recommend H-rated over T-rated. More stable tire especially as it wears. I would consider V-rated tires as well.

 

[edyvw]

I'm looking for maximum gas mileage.

Find the worst tires in wet performance. The longer the braking distance, the better mpg.

 

[MParr]

Find the worst tires in wet performance. The longer the braking distance, the better mpg.

This right here.

 

[CapriRacer]

Find the worst tires in wet performance. The longer the braking distance, the better mpg.

That's only sort of true.

Ya' see, there is a technological triangle for tread rubber involving treadwear, traction, and rolling resistance. Improve one, and you have to sacrifice one or both of the others. The best fuel economy is for tires that have both poor traction and poor treadwear. This combination is usually found in OE (Original Equipment) tires - the ones that come on new vehicles from the assembly plant. Unfortunately, they are usually "upgraded" after the OEM stops specifying them.

Tire manufacturers are keenly aware that some people want good fuel economy out of their tires, so they usually produce a line of tires labeled LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) or something similar.

 

[edyvw]

That's only sort of true.

Ya' see, there is a technological triangle for tread rubber involving treadwear, traction, and rolling resistance. Improve one, and you have to sacrifice one or both of the others. The best fuel economy is for tires that have both poor traction and poor treadwear. This combination is usually found in OE (Original Equipment) tires - the ones that come on new vehicles from the assembly plant. Unfortunately, they are usually "upgraded" after the OEM stops specifying them.

Tire manufacturers are keenly aware that some people want good fuel economy out of their tires, so they usually produce a line of tires labeled LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) or something similar.

I was sarcastic.
But, Ling Long might do a trick.

 

[D.P.R.]

Always H.

Always.

There is an extra cap ply in the construction to achieve the H rating.

Good info. I learned something today. Thanks.

 

[odie]

The recommended tire rating should be in the owners manual , door jam or both .

 

[spj]

Your Highlander likely specs a V tire as my wife’s 2022 does. She has 10,000 on a set of the lx25s H rated. I wouldn’t go below H. We couldn’t be more pleased with them. I rotated them yesterday. 3 are at 9/32 and one 10/32.

 

[Egg_Head]

I'm looking for maximum gas mileage.

Go H rated and run them at 80 PSI

 

[Astro14]

Go H rated and run them at 80 PSI

I’m certain that is over the maximum inflation pressure on the sidewall, and therefore, dangerous.

Most cars have a pressure recommendation that allows them to get good MPG - My wife’s new SUV recommends 42 PSI, for example.

I would stick with the factory recommendation.

 

[MParr]

@millerbl00
You have not given your tire size. The 2019 Toyota Highlander came with either 18" wheels or 19" wheels.

 

[millerbl00]

245/60/18
T rated

 

[MParr]

245/60/18
T rated

Does the door placard recommend T rated tires?
The Continental tires in H or T are the same price.
You want the best fuel mileage as possible. That puts you in search of Low Rolling Resistance tires. That's what the auto manufacturers use as OE tires. Generally, they aren't good at anything other than squeezing a couple of extra miles out of a gallon of gas.
I've attached a link to Tire Rack of LRR tires.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...SpeedRating=S&minLoadRating=S&performance=ALL