Tyre Numbers

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

What's the difference between

215/65 R16 H (102)

and 

215/65 R16 H (98)

please? Not sure what the numbers in brackets refer to. 

daveyjp

Max weight rating.

https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/advice/tyre-basics/tyre-markings-explained

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

Thank you! 

Mildly_Miffed

98 is 750kg/tyre, 102 is 850kg/tyre

Look on your VIN plate. There's four weights. The second pair are marked 1- and 2-. These are the front and rear axle maximum weights. If either of those is between 1500 and 1700kg, then you need the 102-rated.

If not, the 98-rated will probably give you a slightly better ride, because the sidewalls will be less stiff.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

Thanks Mildly, current tyres are 98 but are budget tyres.

I was looking at these:

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/michelin/primacy-3/215-65-16-102-h-xl-primacy-3

They claim good stopping distance, A rated for fuel efficiency and capable of high milage but are 102H. 

£240 for 2 tyres fitted with £10 cashback via Michelin, the other options for Michelin were another £10-15 a tyre, we don't go far really but are in North Wales, fast roads with lots of bends, this tyre seemed to tick the right boxes but wasn't sure if 102 affected the actual size of tyres but it seems not. 

fatbelly

The Primacy 3 is an excellent summer tyre with low wear. Good choice.

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2018-ADAC-Summer-Tyre-Test-205-55-R16.htm

MikeJXE

Have you tried Black circles for a tyre price ?

https://www.blackcircles.com/

Mildly_Miffed

North Wales? I'd be getting some decent-brand all-seasons.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/215-65-16?seasonal=allseason&id=10040
For a tenner each more than those Primacies, you've got 98-rated Mich CrossClimates, just about the best you can get.
Bit cheaper, the Uniroyals or Falkens.
For £95 each, I might be tempted by the Kumhos if budget's tight.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

MikeJXE said:

Have you tried Black circles for a tyre price ?

https://www.blackcircles.com/

I looked there first but ASDA came out a little bit cheaper. 

Mildly_Miffed said:

North Wales? I'd be getting some decent-brand all-seasons.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/215-65-16?seasonal=allseason&id=10040
For a tenner each more than those Primacies, you've got 98-rated Mich CrossClimates, just about the best you can get.
Bit cheaper, the Uniroyals or Falkens.
For £95 each, I might be tempted by the Kumhos if budget's tight.

I saw the CrossClimates, the lower fuel efficiency and slightly higher price put me off a bit, happy to spend the right amount on decent tyres so not really on a budget, I think it will be a choice between the Primacy and CrossClimates.

Thanks again for the comments, much appreciated. 

baser999

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head said:

Thanks Mildly, current tyres are 98 but are budget tyres.

I was looking at these:

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/michelin/primacy-3/215-65-16-102-h-xl-primacy-3

They claim good stopping distance, A rated for fuel efficiency and capable of high milage but are 102H. 

£240 for 2 tyres fitted with £10 cashback via Michelin, the other options for Michelin were another £10-15 a tyre, we don't go far really but are in North Wales, fast roads with lots of bends, this tyre seemed to tick the right boxes but wasn't sure if 102 affected the actual size of tyres but it seems not. 

Might want to check out TopCashback site to see if there’s any discounts on offer

Mildly_Miffed

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head said:

MikeJXE said:

Have you tried Black circles for a tyre price ?

https://www.blackcircles.com/

I looked there first but ASDA came out a little bit cheaper. 

Mildly_Miffed said:

North Wales? I'd be getting some decent-brand all-seasons.
https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/215-65-16?seasonal=allseason&id=10040
For a tenner each more than those Primacies, you've got 98-rated Mich CrossClimates, just about the best you can get.
Bit cheaper, the Uniroyals or Falkens.
For £95 each, I might be tempted by the Kumhos if budget's tight.

I saw the CrossClimates, the lower fuel efficiency and slightly higher price put me off a bit, happy to spend the right amount on decent tyres so not really on a budget, I think it will be a choice between the Primacy and CrossClimates.

Thanks again for the comments, much appreciated. 

For me, the much greater grip in poor weather conditions would totally outweigh the very very small fuel difference.