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[Mr Hagon]

In order to get my Omega through its MOT last Friday I had to have a tyre replaced.  In order to save hassle I got the cheapest tyre fitted.  When I finally got the car back it was dark, so I didn't get to look at my lovely new Nexen tyre until Saturday morning.

This is when I found out that it was a V speed rating.  According to the manual my Omega should be running on W speed rating tyres, which it is for the other three tyres.

So, what do other people on the forum run, V or W speed rating?

Mr Hagon

[Dazzler]

For insurance purposes you must run at least what the manufactures recommend.

[Grumpy]

For your info.

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyrspeed.html

[Darth Loo-knee]

Would have thought a decent tyre fitter would have put the correct rated tyre on :-?

[Kevin Wood]

V rating is 149 MPH. However, I believe the manufacturer's min. rating is W (168), since it's not impossible for a 3.0 to exceed 149 with a following wind. Weight has a part to play too, and they can be derated under heavy load.

Bottom Line: The tyre fitters have supplied a tyre that's not suitable for the vehicle. I'd take it back and demand that they change it FOC.

Kevin

[Mr Hagon]

Yep, I'd agree that I'm probably best off running what the manual says.  I suppose the main concern is that if I stick it in and an insurance assessor sees that one tyre is not the correct speed rating then it's possibly curtains for my claim.

The cheap tyre was to get it through the MOT.  Just have to save a bit of cash and go and find a good price for some Michelins or Continentals, having already asked for tyre recommendations.

Mr Hagon

[Mr Hagon]

Well I'm not bothered about the tyre that much, it's more hassle losing the car to have it changed.  I have to admit that it was a Vx stealer who put it on!!!

However I did say to keep the costs down as much as possible as I want to fit a matching set in the near future.

Whilst I have phoned round a few places, one did tell me that I could use V rated tyres as it's down to how you drive the car that matters.  Try explaining that away when you've crashed at high speed!

Given that the tyre is V rated I guess it will go in the bin when I have the set changed unless either someone wants it or I can flog it as part worn.

Mr Hagon

[Jay w]

For insurance purposes you must run at least what the manufactures recommend.

I would have it swapped for another, the dealer shgould have known better

[Kevin Wood]

I would have it swapped for another, the dealer shgould have known better

Abslutely. I would expect any tyre fitter to be able to identify the correct tyre spec but for a main dealer to get it wrong is disgusting.

You shouldn't have to lose out. They have supplied you with goods that are not fit for purpose. I would demand that they reimburse me or change the tyre for a W rated one.

If you do get past the MOT (shouldn't do but you never know) and subsequently have a claim it's a get out of jail free card for your insurers.

Kevin

[Dazzler]

Go back and get it sorted Mr Hagon

[Richard A]

3.0 litre W rated, 2.5 litre and below V rated.
regards
richard

[ians]

check what it says in your handbook.   I know they changed spec over time (my old 94 and 98's said different things.)   and I'm sure facelift is different too.

[TheBoy]

I run W's on the tractor and last years 2.5 V6, and Z's on the MV6

[TheBoy]

An incorrect tyre is an easy 'get out of jail free' card for insurance companies when claims are made.

[Neil_MV6]

The speed rating reflects the capable max speed of the car and not the speed limits of our roads.

A V rating is more than sufficient for our roads I would have thought and for an insurer not to pay out, surely you'd have to be proved to be exceeding the speed rating of the tyre at the time of an accident?