Speed Rating

…handled by two tires. Speed Rating In Germany some highways do not have speed limits and high speed driving is permitted. Speed ratings were established to match the speed capability of tires with the top speed capability of the vehicles to which they are applied. Speed ratings are established in…

…168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed. You can learn more about speed rating and the other letters and numbers on the sidewall of your tire in "How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions." Disclaimer: It is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tires that have…

…tire to do at certain speeds and temperatures. Based on your vehicle's minimum speed rating, you can feel safe using any tire that is rated above that speed rating. But your choice should depend on what you're looking for out of the tire. Tires with a higher speed rating tend to be a little…

…in top speed. Albeit some letters are missing (e.g. U) and not necessarily in alphabetical order, the chart does outline what ratings are appropriate for vehicles. It's important to note that some of the vehicle manufacturers sometimes specify a tire has a higher speed rating than necessary.…

…the United States must be capable of earning a "C" rating which indicates the ability to withstand 85 mph speeds. While there are numerous detail differences, this laboratory test is similar in nature to those used to confirm a tire's speed ratings. Unfortunately for all of the money spent to test,…

…inflation pressure branded on the tire's sidewall. More Speed Rating Charts * S-Speed Rated Tires * T-Speed Rated Tires * U-Speed Rated Tires * H-Speed Rated Tires * Z-Speed Rated Tires * V-Speed Rated Tires * W-Speed Rated Tires * Y-Speed Rated Tires SERVICE WITH A SMILE Need help choosing the…

…speed rating may also have adverse affects on your car's handling. We recommend that your maintain your car's original speed rating or move to a higher speed rating in search of better performance. Read more about speed ratings. You can also search by vehicle to see the recommended tires and speed…

…also indicated a strong correlation of the speed rating with tire durability, with higher speed-rated tires losing the least capability with increasing calendar age. Drivers living in hot climates may want to consider purchasing higher speed rated tires than those that came as Original Equipment.…

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…inflation pressure branded on the tire's sidewall. More Speed Rating Charts * R-Speed Rated Tires * S-Speed Rated Tires * T-Speed Rated Tires * U-Speed Rated Tires * H-Speed Rated Tires * Z-Speed Rated Tires * V-Speed Rated Tires * W-Speed Rated Tires SERVICE WITH A SMILE Need help choosing the…

…inflation pressure branded on the tire's sidewall. More Speed Rating Charts * R-Speed Rated Tires * S-Speed Rated Tires * T-Speed Rated Tires * U-Speed Rated Tires * H-Speed Rated Tires * Z-Speed Rated Tires * W-Speed Rated Tires * Y-Speed Rated Tires SERVICE WITH A SMILE Need help choosing the…