SR vs. HR Tyres

[Philip J Wardle <Philip_J_Wardle@domain.elided>]

Hello all,

Peter Howells wrote:

> Well you have a SR rated tyre there. Mine are HR and they only just fit
into
> the spare wheel well. Perhaps the tread on the SR is more bulky.
Originally
> they were Michelins, and some of those had shallow treads. Are SR OK on
> a Stag.  I was told to use HR speed rating.

You must use HR - apart from the higher speed rating, the HR tyres are able
to handle a higher torque (braking and acceleration). Also, if you were
unlucky
enough to have an accident, your insurance company could use the fact that
you had fitted SR tyres as a reason (excuse?) not to pay-out !

Regards,
Phil Wardle