Speed Symbols
Tyre and Rim Association Standards
The Speed Category Symbol indicates
the speed at which the tyre can a load corresponding to its Load Index
under service conditions specified by the tyre manufacturer.
Example: 205/65R15 94H
94=670kg carrying capacity (Load
Index)
H=210 km/h speed rating (Speed Symbol)
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Speed
Category
Symbol
|
Speed
(km/h) |
Speed
Category
Symbol |
Speed
(km/h) |
Speed
Category
Symbol |
Speed
(km/h) |
| A1 |
5 |
E |
70 |
S |
180 |
| A2 |
10 |
F |
80 |
T |
190 |
| A3 |
15 |
G |
90 |
U |
200 |
| A4 |
20 |
J |
100 |
H |
210 |
| A5 |
25 |
K |
110 |
V |
240 |
| A6 |
30 |
L |
120 |
W |
270 |
| A7 |
35 |
M |
130 |
Y |
300 |
| A8 |
40 |
N |
140 |
Z |
* Over 240 |
| B |
50 |
P |
150 |
* Consult tyre manufacturer for maximum
Speed and Load Capacity |
| C |
60 |
Q |
160 |
| D |
65 |
R |
170 |
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