Question

43.) The tires are being replaced on a vehicle originally equipped with P205/60R16 92H tires. Technician A says that P225/50R16 92H tires are suitable replacements. Technician B says that P205/60R16 92V tires are suitable replacements. Who is right?​

Answer 1

Technician A is suggesting to replace the original tires (P205/60R16 92H) with P225/50R16 92H tires. These tires have a wider width (225 instead of 205) and a smaller aspect ratio (50 instead of 60), which may result in different handling characteristics and potentially affect the vehicle's performance or safety. It may also lead to inaccurate speedometer readings.

Technician B is suggesting to replace the original tires (P205/60R16 92H) with P205/60R16 92V tires. These tires have the same width and aspect ratio as the original tires, but with a higher speed rating (V instead of H). This means that the tires can safely handle higher speeds. Since the dimensions and load index are the same, and the speed rating is higher, this replacement should be suitable for the vehicle.

Based on the information provided, Technician B is right. The P205/60R16 92V tires are suitable replacements for the original P205/60R16 92H tires because they have the same dimensions and load index, but with a higher speed rating.