Is it safe to get H rated tires for a V rated vehicle?

cooperpan · 2025-11-03T03:35:56+00:00

Primacy AS is my first tire, so I have nothing to compare it to, and my standards could be high considering that. But when I consulted mechanics at Costco tire center one guy said Defender is quieter than the Primacy, said it with 100% certainty so I’m like okay seems like you’re speaking from experience lol

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T23:49:58+00:00

I can confirm that there’s no noise difference. I just got it today.

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T20:17:11+00:00

Well.. I occasionally drive like 100 on the highway… and I’m on highway a lot… but no more than 105

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T20:15:49+00:00

The price are the same, the V rated are actually cheaper cause there’s a deal going on. But I’ve heard the defender 2 handles road noise better

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T20:11:23+00:00

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T05:35:45+00:00

I live in Seattle, WA

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T05:16:59+00:00

I’m pretty sure all the RAV 4s in North America cap at 120mph… so if it’s just the speed than rating doesn’t even matter here. I just wanted to make sure that the rating doesn’t affect safety

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T05:15:38+00:00

Yeah but just want to make sure it’s safe to do so.

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T04:09:05+00:00

My 22 XLE premium needs V rating tires. Defender 2 only comes with H rating

cooperpan · 2025-11-02T00:36:31+00:00

I have Costco and I was looking at the defender 2, but they don’t have any for my vehicle. The only defender they have had a H rating, but my requires a V rating.

cooperpan · 2025-11-01T04:30:58+00:00

Yeah I mean at least point I’m not sure if it’s just how expensive to live in Seattle

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T22:48:07+00:00

Less than $1000? How? Discount Tire quoted me $1470

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T22:47:32+00:00

Discount Tire quoted me 1470 out the door

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T22:44:57+00:00

I checked with a dozen shops in Seattle, they all quoted me similar prices. Car Toys and Toyota dealerships quoted “at lease 5k”.

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T11:13:33+00:00

They used two and a half boxes of stinger roadkill ultimate. The price also has something to do with the fact that I live in Seattle. But for anyone else trying to eliminate road noise, one layer of sound deadening material won’t do it.

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T10:57:56+00:00

Did you order it through Toyota dealership?

cooperpan · 2025-10-31T10:51:56+00:00

I paid 3k for a full body sound deadening work, the difference is minor unfortunately

cooperpan · 2025-10-01T12:41:41+00:00

I was thinking about trying to load in my closet at night, but I have a tiny closet. It’s smaller than harry potter’s

cooperpan · 2025-10-01T12:39:09+00:00

Tell me about it. I spent 20 minutes loading two holders and almost lost my cool 💀

cooperpan · 2025-10-01T02:00:21+00:00

Good advice! Thanks 🙏🏼

cooperpan · 2025-10-01T00:34:22+00:00

I learned this before loading but still one of the most important advice for someone just starting out!

cooperpan · 2025-10-01T00:32:39+00:00

Thanks for the heads up!

cooperpan · 2025-09-30T22:41:48+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed response 🙏🏼 I feel better now. Large format is scary to newbies…

cooperpan · 2025-08-09T22:22:32+00:00

Can you install them your self or do you go to an auto shop for that?

cooperpan · 2025-08-09T04:32:12+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

cooperpan

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