What is the difference between tire 96H and 96V?
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The difference between V and H mainly represents the speed rating, with H indicating 210 km/h and V indicating 240 km/h. Here is the relevant information: 1. Specification model representation: Tires are important components of a car, and there are many specifications and models of tires, with different specifications and models suitable for different types of vehicles. The specification model identification is usually on the side of the tire, represented by a series of alphanumeric characters, corresponding to the tire's tread width, aspect ratio, type, rim size, load index, and speed rating. 2. Speed rating: According to the different maximum speeds they can withstand, tire speed ratings can be divided into different grades from A to Z, with grade A further subdivided into eight different grades from A1 to A8. The further back the letter representing the tire speed rating is, the better the tire performance.
I did some research on the difference between 96H and 96V when I changed my tires. Actually, the 96 refers to the load index, both indicating a capacity of around 710 kg, so there's no difference in that part. The key lies in the speed ratings of H and V—H stands for a maximum speed of 210 km/h, while V is 240 km/h. This means if your car often drives on highways or is a higher-performance model, choosing V can be more stable. Like when I bought a cheaper tire before, I chose H for roads where I often drove at 120 km/h, and it worked fine; but after switching to V, driving a bit faster felt more grippy, and vibrations were reduced. However, for regular family cars driving in the city, H and V are pretty much the same—no need to waste money on V unless it's a sports car. In short, when choosing tires, check the vehicle manual recommendations to save money and stay safe.
