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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