confused about tyre rating

[Graham Jones]

Hi, my placard on my 2018 T6 van states 216- 65-16 106/104T (102H) . So does that mean I can fit 102H safely .
I am looking to replace my Goodyear Marathon Cargo's 215-65-16. 106/104T with Michelin Primacy SUV 215-65-16 102H XL.
Thanks.

 

[Paynewright]

What rating is the van T28, T30 or T32?

 

[Gavinda]

Unless you've got a T32 you'll be fine.

 

[Paynewright]

Just read your location - maybe different rules in Oz??

 

[Graham Jones]

Just read your location - maybe different rules in Oz??

T30...3000kg GVW..
Not sure what the brackets around the (102H) mean on my placard on door.

 

[Gavinda]

You'll be fine with a 102 rating.

 

[Graham Jones]

You'll be fine with a 102 rating.

I thought so...just didn't know why the brackets.

 

[Gavinda]

There seems to be a lot of variation in wheel and tyre info plates so I'm not 100% sure, but may be the 102 in brackets means a minimum rating?

 

[Graham Jones]

Yes, could be. Thanks.

 

[TrevorK]

H rating tyres (generally) have stronger sidewalls and softer rubber than T's to cope with higher speeds, so presumably VW consider that 102H and 106/104T will have similar actual loadings in everyday use, but the T's should have a higher mileage, hence their recommendation.

 

[Graham Jones]

H rating tyres (generally) have stronger sidewalls and softer rubber than T's to cope with higher speeds, so presumably VW consider that 102H and 106/104T will have similar actual loadings in everyday use, but the T's should have a higher mileage, hence their recommendation.

Yes that sounds logical. .Thanks.