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Motorcycle tire speed ratings chart.
The letter t defines the maximum speed limit at 190 kph 118mph please see the tire speed rating chart below.
They do not make tires with an n rating.
M up to 81 mph.
But tire makers test their own tires and assign their own speed ratings.
As a general rule tires with higher speed ratings also handle better at slower speeds.
See speed rating chart below.
The chart below lists all motorcycle tire speed.
Consult tire manufacturer for details.
H is a max speed of 130 mph v is a 149 mph and w is 168 mph to name three of the most common letters to be found.
6 expresses the tire s maximum load capacity pounds at the pressure indicated psi.
Not all manufacturers produce tires in all speed ratings.
Indicates the tire s speed.
Speed rating we ll go into this a little more below but all tires have a speed rating that is represented by a letter.
Are you wondering what your tires speed index or load index are.
Motorbikes scooters tires.
Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index.
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Speed rating the speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a.
P275 40 z r17 93 w or 275 40 z r17 93 y is the tire which have a maximum speed capability above 240 kph 149mph.
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Tire speed rating chart old style motorcycle tire speed ratings max.
Motorcycle tire speed ratings this letter represents the maximum speed under recommended load capacity.
Z ratings a tire rated with the letter z in the tire size designation i e.
Before you make any variation please consult avon tyres to ensure that the replacement tyre is a correct fitment for your motorcycle.
Department of transportation dot set the ratings scale shown below.
Motorcycle industry council tire guide 10 speed index chart speed index maximum speed p 93 mph q 99 mph r 106 mph s 112 mph t 118 mph u 124 mph h 130 mph v 149 mph w 168 mph w more than 168 mph at speeds above 130 mph the maximum permissible load is reduced.
Load index and speed rating symbols.
Differentiates motorcycle tires and rims from those designed for other vehicles.
Design speed mph j type.
N up.
On the sidewall of every tire you ll find one of these speed rating codes.
Tires with 2 00 2 25 2 50 nominal section widths are rated for 75 mph.
Tire sizes listed with 2 00 2 25 or 2 50 as the first number section width in inches are rated for no more than 75 mph.
See load index chart below.
