Getting H/T Rated Tire(s) Q: Does it matter?

[TorontoEh]

Ok so Ive got to first get new set of 2 tires for front since they're bald from side because the alignment is totally out i believe my dealer told me

In shopping for these, I'm probalbly getting the best price now from tires23.

2 Questions for the pros :)

1) Should I put them (2 new tires) in front or back (many suggested in back since its less weight )

2) Also, I've got 92H rated tires in back, so should I stick to H rating or getting T rated tires for front are okay?

Any other advice you can provide?

[Samir]

With winter coming up, I suggest throwing them out. If you have less traction on bald tires at the rear, your car will fishtail whenever you slow down on a slippery road.

The most important thing is to fix the alignment though.

[ES_Revenge]

Ok so Ive got to first get new set of 2 tires for front since they're bald from side because the alignment is totally out i believe my dealer told me

In shopping for these, I'm probalbly getting the best price now from tires23.

2 Questions for the pros :)

1) Should I put them (2 new tires) in front or back (many suggested in back since its less weight )
Is the car FWD or RWD? Doesn't really matter, the rear is the preferred location though with a FWD car you may want traction on the drivewheels which means putting them on the front. However doing this with a FWD car you end up with less traction on the rear which means that if the front bites and has grip in any given manoever but the rear does not, you can have the rear come out on you (which would be oversteer in a corner). Not really an expected result from most road cars and can create a dangerous situation for you. This will be more of a concern on slippery surfaces though.

If the car is AWD, depending on the system, you might have different reasons for front or rear placement. With AWD in genereal, I'd think you'd have more leeway to "get away" with tyres with different tread depths front/rear.

Your best bet is really to buy four new tyres unless the other two have more than 50% remaining in which case it might be a waste of money doing that.

2) Also, I've got 92H rated tires in back, so should I stick to H rating or getting T rated tires for front are okay?
If the OE tyres were H, I would stick to H for overall vehicle safety concerns. H is better than T, so I would be buying the H-rated tyres unless these are winter/snow tyres.

Any other advice you can provide?
Yeah see above for the 4 tyres note and also, don't buy all-season tyres ;)

[TorontoEh]

Hi guys,
its not because im changing tire of snow or winter for now....
i just need brand new tires for front.

Car is FWD....not AWD...and it's Toyota Avalon XLS 97'

I'm probably going to buy all 4 brand new and then get em aligned right away (wonder if it's okay to get them aligned next day or two?) Since some tire places dont align

Also, is Herculees a good tire brand?

[FD3S]

no, that is not a good brand.

but alot of people still use it to save money and is considered SAFER then driving with bald tires?

I take it you have winter already?

get a set of good summer tires and use winters during the winter, then that way you have more traction then crappy all season during your summer, and have some fun=)

[notanexpert]

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2) Also, I've got 92H rated tires in back, so should I stick to H rating or getting T rated tires for front are okay?

Any other advice you can provide?

H and T are the speed ratings of the tire. T is designed for speeds up to 188km/h as far as I recall, and H for up to 210km/h. As far as speeds go, you're not likely to hit either speed on Canadian roads, so that is not the concern, however usually the higher the speed rating of the tire, the stiffer the sidewall and the stronger the tire's construction. Your car's suspension was tuned for an H rated tire, so going with a different speed rating can change the handling slightly. Not a big deal I'm sure, but I'd probably stick with the original speed rating, although a T tire's ride may appear smoother than an H on broken pavement.