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What is tire speed rating?

Updated: 10/19/2022
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It is the maximum speed your tire is made for. It is indicated by the last letter on the tire designation. - eg, 215 65 R15 95 H - the H is speed rating.

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Is a t speed rating better than an h speed rating?

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What does tire rating mean?

Symbol Speed Speed (km/h) Speed (mph) A153A2106A3159A42012A52516A63019A84025B5031C6037D6540E7043F8050G9056J10062K11068L12075M13081N14087P15094Q160100R170106S180112T190118U200124H210130V240149W270168Y300186


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specification Speed rating.


What is zr rated tires?

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What does tire rating E mean?

Symbol Speed Speed (km/h) Speed (mph) A153A2106A3159A42012A52516A63019A84025B5031C6037D6540E7043F8050G9056J10062K11068L12075M13081N14087P15094Q160100R170106S180112T190118U200124H210130V240149W270168Y300186