Why is 94V more expensive than 98W?
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Generally speaking, a tire marked 94V indicates a maximum load capacity of 670kg per tire and a maximum speed of 240km/h under specified load conditions, while 98W indicates a maximum load capacity of 750kg per tire and a maximum speed of 270km/h under specified load conditions. Normally, 98W should be more expensive than 94V. However, when factors such as brand, tread pattern, tire compound, and manufacturer policies are taken into account, 94V may indeed be more expensive than 98W. Here are the relevant details: 1. Detail one: Based on the maximum speed of the tire, the speed rating can be classified into different grades from A to Z, with grade A further divided into eight subgrades from A1 to A8. Generally, the further back the letter representing the speed rating is in the alphabet, the better the tire performance, and accordingly, the higher the price. 2. Detail two: The load index can be categorized into different indices ranging from 62 to 178. Typically, the higher the load index of a tire, the greater its maximum load capacity, the better the materials used, and the more layers in the tire crown, resulting in superior puncture resistance and load-bearing performance.