Know Your Tyres
Penfold Tyres
Speed Ratings
 Speed
  • The speed rating of any tyre is a measurement of the top safe speed the tyre can carry a load under specified conditions. It is also an indication of how the tyre will handle at lower speeds. A higher rated tyre will give you better traction and improved steering response even at 80kmh.
  • Below is a listing of common speed ratings:

    Q

    =

    160km/h

    S

    =

    180km/h

    T

    =

    190km/h

    U

    =

    200km/h

    H

    =

    210km/h

    V

    =

    240km/h

    Z

    =

    240km/h and over

    W

    =

    270km/h

    Y

    =

    300km/h
  • It is not recommended to downgrade your tyres to a lower speed rating than of the OEM tyres that came with your vehicle at the time of purchase. Doing so can affect the handling of the car, and in an emergency situation that can be dangerous. Also, never mix tyres with different speed ratings on your vehicle.
 
Know Your Tyres

To help maximise performance and driving security, we've assembled this guide to help assist you in properly caring and maintaining your tyres.

  • Safety
    Changes that follow with each season set particular conditions and challenges for safe driving.
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  • Pressure
    Maintaining proper air pressure is the single most important thing drivers can do for their tires. In the space of just one month, a tire can lose two pounds of air pressure.
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  • Markings
    The side of your tyre  known as the sidewall contains all of the information you need to know about your tyre.
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