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Old 12-11-2013, 04:22 PM
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S-Rated tires on W123?

I don't usually install snow tires on our 85 300D, but I saw a set of Goodyear Nordicas for sale for $60! Used of course, but they look good. Problem with these, is that they are S-rated. I think the W123 should have T or better.

What do you think about using the S-rated tires as winter tires?

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Old 12-11-2013, 06:44 PM
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L 75 mph 120 km/h Off-Road & Light Truck Tires
M 81 mph 130 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
N 87 mph 140km/h
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
As long as you keep it under 112mph, I think you'll be OK. The more important question is when were the used tires manufactured?
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Old 12-11-2013, 06:58 PM
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They're probably a lower load range as well. Something to keep in mind if you fill the car with people and things.

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Old 12-11-2013, 07:35 PM
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Thanks for responses.

The tires are Goodyear Nordic and are rated 91S. Used on several smaller cars.

We would mostly use these in winter around town for at most 2 months of year. Very little highway driving.

I will need to check manufacture date. Treads look OK, but need to measure them too. Price is so low, I am a bit suspicious!


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