![]() Get W or V, but realize that W is for high speeds (that a Corolla will never see) and with its softer compound for grip that in bad winter weather the W is a bigger liability. We're talking about a front drive 132 HP engine with 0-60 8.6 seconds and top speed of 119 with a CVT. So there is no factory suspension upgrade that "needs" a W tire to keep your 3/36 warranty. The S/SE suspension, torque, trans, brakes,engine are not specially "tuned" to W tires as these mechanicals features are the same for all trims. So a V is not going to void a warranty as the other trims come with V. Most people want an all season tire, and W tires generally suck in the snow, whereas you can get a V in 3 peak rating (Michelin, GY, etc.). These tires out do the suspension even in the S/SE versions. If you want real W tire performance, get summer tires like the Michelin 4S or Firehawk Indy. A Corolla S/SE is not a Mustang 5.0, it's a front drive commuter car. ![]() The W tires have a softer compound which gives you better grip but shorter tread-life than the V rated tire. The W tire adds to the myth that this has superior handling characteristics for cornering and higher speeds. Tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 300 km/h (186 mph), require a ZR in the size designation. ![]() The 2018 (what we have) SE dffers from the LE only in appearance upgrades like 17-inch alloy wheels and a sportier instrument cluster. TIRE SPEED RATING CHART For tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 240 km/h (149 mph), a ZR may appear in the size designation. The SE is the same car as the LE mechanically. ![]() The S and SE tires are W solely because they are the "sport" edition. It's the wheel size and nothing to do with speed ratings. ![]()
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