General question about tires

[fry]

I ordered a new set of front tires. Exact same size as the old ones, but a different brand. The new tires say 103W and the new ones say 99W on the sidewall. They will still fit, will they not?

 

[ItsASleeperTillItStartsUp]

I ordered a new set of front tires. Exact same size as the old ones, but a different brand. The new tires say 103W and the new ones say 99W on the sidewall. They will still fit, will they not?

You are fine, they will fit. All the W means is the speed rating of the tire, and the number next to it is the maximum load carrying capacity for each tire.

W = Approximately 168 mph speed rating / 103 = 1,929.04lbs and the other tire 99 = 1,708.58 lbs.

 

[castine917]

yup. they'll still fit.