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				Z vs W rated tires
			 
			I'm at the point to replace my tires on my 84...is there any differences between these two rating that you can feel on the road....?
		 
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|  01-14-2009, 02:05 PM | 
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			Not unless you are going over 140.
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|  01-14-2009, 02:13 PM | 
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Never driving in Montreal have you? W = 168mph Z = In excess of 149mph. I think it is much more important to get a tire that is right for your individual needs (traction, wet, price, durability...etc) as oppose to worrying about a speed rating that you can't reach. | ||
|  01-14-2009, 07:54 PM | 
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			Thanks guys....Impossible here to go over 140 mph....The cops are everywhere and the fines are (HO MY GOD)...
		 
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|  01-15-2009, 03:23 AM | 
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			The sidewall is typically stiffer for each rating you move up in speed. Probably not noticeable between those two ratings.
		 
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|  01-15-2009, 05:27 AM | 
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 Don't forget that there are Y rated tires too..........   
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