Which speed rating?

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Another boring tyre question. But what speed rating Exalto PE2's should i be using as just went to check then visually and found that i have both 2 V's and 2 W's!
 

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It wont make a difference to the clio as you won't reach the maximum speed ;), I had trouble getting hold of the V rated PE2's so opted for the W.

V is rated at 149mph
W is rated at 168mph
 

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v is the correct one - the W rated one is for Golfs iirc, as they are heavier - so the sidewalls are stiffer.

Fitting the W will only mean a slightly lower grip and harsher ride, but some won't even notice it.
 
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When I had one new tyre, they fitted a W by accident and as it was on the front, I could really tell the difference on turn in. I only had it on for a couple of hours before I took it back and asked them to correct it (I believe it would have been an MOT failure otherwise). I think the W is also marginally heavier..
 
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Although it's the V, I've had ATS question it in the past, their computer systems have got it down as a W. So have some online sites where you can search by car iirc.
 
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