Untyring effort

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Untyring effort

The tyres for my car should be 225/55/16 95W. Unfortunately the tyre supplier has fitted 225/55/16 95V. Would this affect my insurance?

Asked on 13 February 2010 by N.S., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John

V is a lower speed rating (150mph v/s 168mph), but also a lower
performance rating for the tyre. You must tell your insurer and get
acknowledgment in writing otherwise your comprehensive insurance could be void in a crash.

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