Tire speed rating chart
What is the tire speed rating?
The speed rating is a letter on the tire sidewall for the maximum permitted speed. W means 270 km/h. The chart below lists all common symbols in km/h and mph; ZR means over 240 km/h.
- The speed rating is a letter on the tire sidewall for the maximum permitted speed.
- The chart below lists all common symbols in km/h and mph; ZR means over 240 km/h.
FAQ
- What is the tire speed rating?
- The speed rating is a letter on the tire sidewall for the maximum permitted speed. W means 270 km/h. The chart below lists all common symbols in km/h and mph; ZR means over 240 km/h.
- What should I verify before using this information?
- Use TireFitLab values as a sizing reference, then verify the vehicle handbook, tire placard, rim compatibility, load rating, and physical clearance before fitting.
Try a speed symbol
Type the letter after the load index, such as V in 91V.
- km/h maximum
- 240
- mph maximum
- 149
Reference-table value only. Always match your vehicle placard and tire sidewall markings.
| Symbol | km/h | mph |
|---|---|---|
| L | 120 | 75 |
| M | 130 | 81 |
| N | 140 | 87 |
| P | 150 | 93 |
| Q | 160 | 99 |
| R | 170 | 106 |
| S | 180 | 112 |
| T | 190 | 118 |
| U | 200 | 124 |
| H | 210 | 130 |
| V | 240 | 149 |
| W | 270 | 168 |
| Y | 300 | 186 |
Seasonal check
Planning a long summer drive?
Use the budget and running-cost tools before a trip, especially if the current tyres are worn or the replacement size changes diameter.
What changed
- Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.