Tyre Speed Rating
Speed Rating
The speed symbol is an alphabetical code which indicates the speed at which the tyre can carry the load corresponding with its load index. It is not recommended to have tyres with a lower speed rating than the manufacturers recommended specification which can usually be found in your vehicle handbook.
Speed Rating | Miles/hour (mph) | Kilometers/hour (kph) |
N | 87 | 140 |
P | 93 | 150 |
Q | 99 | 160 |
R | 106 | 170 |
S | 112 | 180 |
T | 118 | 190 |
U | 124 | 200 |
H | 130 | 210 |
VR | 131 | 210 |
V | 149 | 240 |
Z | 150+ | 240+ |
W | 168 | 270 |
Y | 186 | 300 |
ZR | 149 | 240 |