I'm looking to get some in depth knowledge on tires. I'm looking at a set of General RT43. They come in various speed ratings of T, H, or V and are all about the same cost, within a couple of dollars of each other. So, what is the difference?
First, I know what the speed ratings of T, H, and V refer to, no need to chime in on that. What I really want to know is what does the manufacturer, in this case General, do differently to achieve the different speed ratings on tires that for all intents and purposes... look identical?
Would the H and V tires have a grippier compound? Stiffer sidewalls? Less sidewall squat? Are the H and V tires only better in dry traction but worse in wet and light snow? Which tire would have better light snow traction for the bumper months?
Basically, if you have seemingly identical RT43 tires for identical price, but one set is rated for 118 mph and the other 130 mph, I want to know what that actually means in terms of tire characteristics and how that translates to 3 season driving.
First, I know what the speed ratings of T, H, and V refer to, no need to chime in on that. What I really want to know is what does the manufacturer, in this case General, do differently to achieve the different speed ratings on tires that for all intents and purposes... look identical?
Would the H and V tires have a grippier compound? Stiffer sidewalls? Less sidewall squat? Are the H and V tires only better in dry traction but worse in wet and light snow? Which tire would have better light snow traction for the bumper months?
Basically, if you have seemingly identical RT43 tires for identical price, but one set is rated for 118 mph and the other 130 mph, I want to know what that actually means in terms of tire characteristics and how that translates to 3 season driving.