Tire Speed Rating

Speed ratings is the gift of German auto company called Autobahn. The speed ratings does not only indicate the speed but also the tread wear, comfort and performance. The ratings are limited to those tires that are undamaged. It must be noted that the higher the speed rating is the better the response to braking system and the better the grip is however the shorter the tread life is.

Rating

Maximum Speed

Type/Vehicle Type

L

75 mph/ 120 kmph

Off-Road & Light Truck Tires

M

81 mph/ 130 kmph

Temporary Spare Tire

N

87 mph/ 140 kmph

Temporary Spare Tires

Q

99 mph/ 160 kmph

Winter 4×4

R

106 mph/ 170 kmph

Heavy Duty Light Truck

S

112 mph/ 180 kmph

Family Sedans & Vans

T

118 mph/ 190 kmph

Family Sedans & Vans

U

124 mph/ 200 kmph

Sedans & Coupes

H

130 mph/ 210 kmph

Sport Sedans & Coupes

V

149 mph/ 210 kmph

Sports Cars

Z

149+ mph/ 240+ kmph

Sports Cars

W

168 mph/ 270 kmph

Exotic Sports Cars

Y

186 mph/ 300 kmph

Exotic Sports Cars

(Y)

186+ mph/ 300+ kmph

Exotic Sports Cars

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