Which is higher between tire W and Y ratings?
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Tire Y rating is higher than W rating. Here are more details about tire W and Y ratings: 1. Different maximum speed allowances: W-rated tires allow a maximum speed of 270 km/h, while Y-rated tires allow 300 km/h. 2. Different sidewall markings: W-rated tires have a 'W' symbol on the sidewall, whereas Y-rated tires have a 'Y'. 3. Performance differences: Although the performance gap is small, tires allowing higher speeds (Y-rated) perform slightly better than W-rated ones. 4. Price difference: Y-rated tires are more expensive than W-rated tires.