[Luis Padilla]

Looking at the Continental Cross Contact LX25 set for the ‘19 Ascent Premium model with OEM 18 “ wheels .
Which speed rating do you recommend?

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Speed Rating H or above (V, W, Y) meets the car's governed speed of 130 mph. Only V and exotic/sports cars ratings are higher, and all other letters are actually lower speeds.

H	130 mph	210 km/h	Sport Sedans & Coupes
V	149 mph	240 km/h	Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars

 

[Luis Padilla]

On the website they’re offering 2 choices the “T” or “H” rated.
The “T” is up to 118mph,so clearly I should go with “H”,what’s your thoughts Robert

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Yep, H all the way. Match OEM.

 

[Luis Padilla]

Yep, H all the way. Match OEM.

Thank you Robert,you beat DTD to the punch but they’ll still get my business.I’ve purchased from them in the past as well as my kids (at my recommendation ).

 

[hokiefyd]

Most tire shops will not install a tire with a lower speed rating than what appears on the tire decal inside the driver's door. The only exception to this is winter tires, where it's very common to have lower speed ratings. Though probably not enshrined in official law or regulation, it's commonly accepted that winter tires are used in the coldest of months, where prolonged heat buildup is not a concern.

 

[Discount Tire]

Looking at the Continental Cross Contact LX25 set for the ‘19 Ascent Premium model with OEM 18 “ wheels .
Which speed rating do you recommend?

Looks like our friend Robert has answered your question and we concur in this case the H rated would be the recommendation to match OE specifications.

We would love to earn your business on the set and thank you for your inquiry, pm coming your way!

@hokiefyd Yes very accurate statement - For most scenarios it would be recommended to meet or exceed the manufacturer OE speed rating, there are situations where an alternative may be used, winter tires are a great example of this.


*Edit - Unable to send you a message, please feel free to reach out to us directly if we can be of any further assistance.

 

[Luis Padilla]

Looks like our friend Robert has answered your question and we concur in this case the H rated would be the recommendation to match OE specifications.

We would love to earn your business on the set and thank you for your inquiry, pm coming your way!

@hokiefyd Yes very accurate statement - For most scenarios it would be recommended to meet or exceed the manufacturer OE speed rating, there are situations where an alternative may be used, winter tires are a great example of this.


*Edit - Unable to send you a message, please feel free to reach out to us directly if we can be of any further assistance.

Thank you for the response