Understanding Tire Speed Rating

 

When you are purchasing tires for your car you should be very careful as it is a matter of performance and safety. You will be having three categories such as budget, midrange and premium tires. It is very important to understand your tires before you make a purchase. Look at the sidewall and know everything about your tires from the certification to the manufacturing date.

Ensure that your tires have the right speed rating according to your wish and driving style. It is the thing that indicates where the tire stands in the ranking for both safety and performance. The letters below will make you understand its performance.

Speed Rating                                KM/H           MPH

K 110 68
L 120 75
M 130 81
N 140 87
P 150 87
Q 160 100
R 170 106
S 180 112
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
Y 300 186
(Y) 300+ 186+

You can find me in the speed rating easily on the sidewall with the size mentioned for example 185/55R15W. In this the speed rating of the tire is W, always understand the letter on the right side of the rim size is your speed rating.