Tyre question

[W88CHY]

Hello,

This may seem a silly question, but can someone explain the difference between a car tyre and an "SUV" tyre?

They are to be fitted to my 300c, and I am really curious as to what the actual difference is.

SUV tyre

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m77b0s5694p101634/Pirell...
Car tyre

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m63b0s5593p107933/Vredes...

[stevieturbo]

W88CHY said:

Hello,

This may seem a silly question, but can someone explain the difference between a car tyre and an "SUV" tyre?

They are to be fitted to my 300c, and I am really curious as to what the actual difference is.

SUV tyre

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m77b0s5694p101634/Pirell...
Car tyre

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m63b0s5593p107933/Vredes...

In the cases above, just marketing really I'd guess. Both are same size, have same speed ratings, same load ratings etc
So really cant see a huge difference, unless maybe the SUV types are A harder compound offering less tarmac grip and longer life compared to a car tyre, which might be more performance orientated in terms of actual rubber

[W88CHY]

Thanks Stevie.

To be honest I thought as much, but Camskill when asked, replied it would be illegal to put "SUV" tyres on a car - although they don't seem to be marked as a car tyre or whatever.

The reason I asked the question is, the car already has 2 very good condition Pirelli PZero fitted and I was going to fit another pair so they are all matching (call it OCD if you will).

Thanks again for the reply.

Charlie

[stevieturbo]

And could Camskill explain why it was illegal, and once fitted to the car, how would anyone be able to tell what specific vehicle they are intended for ?

I'm not saying their wrong, but it makes no sense

[W88CHY]

No, they just stated it would be illegal - it didn't make sense to me either.

I actually contacted Pirelli and gave them a link to the Camskill P-Zero's - Pirelli state they are car tyres as the only P-Zero SUV tyres are branded P-Zero Scorpion, they are 99Y and not 103Y as in Camskill's link, they have a different tread pattern.

I'll take a punt on them, as they seem reasonably priced for - 245/45/20 tyres.