Re: [DML] Yokohama Speed rating

["Michael C. Babb" <michael.babb@xxxx>]

The Yoko's I have had on my car for about 2 1/2 years are V rated. I
believe this is standard for the AVS Intermediates.

Michael Babb

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Reeve --Ultra--" <ultra@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 8:05 PM
Subject: [DML] Yokohama Speed rating


> I recently was searching through tirerack.com browsing for tires that
> fit the size of the DeLorean. I came across the Yokohama AVS
> Intermediate which we all know are the best tires currently available in
> the stock sizes. But what I noticed was a speed rating on the 195/60 14
> and 235/60 15 was "V" (149 mph). I always thought that they were "H"
> (130 mph). Does anyone who has recently purchased these tires care to
> say what the speed rating on their side wall is? I know that a stock
> DeLorean can't really get above 130, but modified ones can. So this
> just makes me curious and I'm sure owners of Turbo'ed and engine swapped
> D's would like this too.
> --
> Jim Reeve <Ultra>
> http://www.isd.net/jpatrick/
> AIM-Ultra2169
>
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