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Speed rating The code is made up of one or two letters, or one letter and one number. It indicates the maximum permitted speed that the tire can sustain for a ten minute endurance without being in danger. {| |+ Speed rating |- ! Code | mphkm/h ! Code | mph km/h ! A1 | 3 5 ! L | 75 120 ! A2 | 6 10 ! M | 81 130 ! A3 | 9 15 ! N | 87 140 ! A4 | 12 20 ! P | 94 150 ! A5 | 16 25 ! Q | 100 160 ! A6 | 19 30 ! R | 106 170 ! A7 | 22 35 ! S | 112 180 ! A8 | 25 40 ! T | 118 190 ! B | 31 50 ! U | 124 200 ! C | 37 60 ! H | 130 210 ! D | 40 65 ! V | 149 240 ! E | 43 70 ! Z | over 149 over 240 ! F | 50 80 ! W | 168 270 ! G | 56 90 ! (W) | over 168 over 270 ! J | 62 100 ! Y | 186 300 ! K | 68 110 ! (Y) | over 186 over 300 |}
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What does the Q rating for tires mean?
The 'Q' rating on the tyre represents the speed rating and any tyres that come with a 'Q' speed rating means that the manufacturer recommends a maximum speed of 99mph.
What does the S R followed by a number mean the side of tires?
Speed Rating
What does h mean on a tire?
The H is the speed rating. The H rating means the tire has a speed rating of up to 130 mph. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35
What is the speed rating for motor home 225 70R19.5 tires?
call the tire manufacture
What does 104T mean on tires?
104 T is the 'Load Index' and 'Speed Rating' on modern tires. The load # 104 means each tire can support 900 Kg and the speed rating 'T' means they are good to use up to 118 mph.
What tires are good for better speed?
Anything that has a Z rating is made for higher speeds and handling.
Does having a higher speed rating on your tires affect your MPG?
no, it's just so you don't go too fast on crappy tires and risk blowing one out... it's only for the speed that the tires can handle safely. hope this helps!
Can light truck tires be used on a car?
cannotsure they can provided they are the right size and speed rating for the vehicle
What does 99h on tires mean?
The 99 is the load rating and the H is the speed rating. The higher the load number the more weight the tire can carry. The speed number H means it is rated to 130 mph.
What is the difference between VR and R on tires?
VR = Sports car tire with a maximum speed rating of 149 mph. R = Light truck tire with a maximum speed rating of 106 mph
Is a zr tire the same as a z?
A ''Z'' tire means that the top speed rating of the tire is not designated, and you must consult the manufacturer to obtain the rating. A ''W (ZR)'' tire's top speed rating is 270 km/h or 168MPH. A ''Y (ZR)'' tire's top speed rating is 300 km/h or 186 MPH. A ''ZR'' tire is rated at top speed of 300 km/h or 186 MPH, AND ABOVE. No, ''Z'' tires, and ''ZR'' tires are not the same.
What are v rated tires?
it is the rated maximum safe speed for the tyre. The V rated tyre you ask about has a speed rating of up to 149mph/240kph
