Why are 91W tires more expensive than 91V tires?
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The price of a tire cannot be judged solely by its speed rating; it requires a comprehensive consideration of various aspects of the tire, such as the brand, type, and applicable wheel size. Often, 91W tires are designed for larger wheel sizes, and larger wheels indicate higher performance requirements for the tire, which can make them more expensive. More details are as follows: 1. The speed rating of tires can be divided into different levels from A to Z, with level A further subdivided into eight different levels from A1 to A8. V indicates that the tire can withstand a maximum speed of 240 km/h, while W indicates a maximum speed of 270 km/h. Generally, the further back the letter representing the tire's speed rating is in the alphabet, the better the tire's performance. 2. Common speed ratings mainly range from Q (160 km/h) to Y (300 km/h), and tires with different speed ratings have different applications: Q-T level tires (maximum speed 160-190 km/h) are suitable for small and compact cars; U-V level tires (maximum speed 200-240 km/h) are suitable for mid-to-high-end cars; while W-Z level tires (maximum speed 240-300 km/h) offer better performance and are therefore more commonly used in large luxury cars and supercars.