What does 58P mean on a motorcycle tire?

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JonathanMarie
07/29/25 3:23pm
Motorcycle tire 58P, where 'P' refers to the speed rating, indicating the tire's maximum speed is 150 km/h, and '58' represents the load index of the tire. Tire marking methods: There are various ways to denote tire specifications, with four common types in the market: British, German, metric, and American systems. Here's a brief explanation of these four: The British system, used by former British colonies, uses inches as the unit. For example, 4.00H184PR means the width is 4 inches, suitable for speeds below 210 km/h, with a tire rim diameter of 18 inches and a 4-ply rating. Metric tire markings: These provide a more comprehensive description of tire characteristics. Similar to the German system but omits the '-' sign for low-pressure tires, replacing it with 'R' to denote radial tires. For example, the rear tire of an FZR400 is marked as 140/60R1864H, where 'R18' indicates that the tire is a radial tire.
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