Speed ratings and tire spin [slip?]

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <Pine.SUN.3.91.960919182610.20453A-100000@indy4> Mann Law writes:

> 	Common misconception is:  Speed rating=top speed the tire is good 
> for.  Runs in my mind it is for a sustained 15 minutes.  Correct? Not?

And for "maximum load", which is a tad more than most of us ever put on them.

In Germany, the vehicle documents list the tyres that may legally be fitted.

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club