What does 88v on a tire mean?

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SanMartin
07/29/25 5:19pm
88v refers to the load index and speed rating of a tire. 88 indicates that the maximum weight each tire can bear is 560 kilograms, and v means the tire can withstand a maximum speed of 240 kilometers per hour. Tires are the only parts of a car that come into contact with the ground, making them crucial for driving stability and safety. Below is some relevant information: 1. The sidewall of a tire contains important details such as size specifications, manufacturing date, recommended tire pressure, etc. The recommended tire pressure on the sidewall is divided into summer and winter pressures. Size specifications are generally represented in forms like 205/55R16, where the aspect ratio of 55 means the tire's sidewall height is 55% of its section width. The manufacturing date is indicated by a four-digit number, for example, 1019 means the tire was produced in the 10th week of 2019. 2. Generally, unused tires have a shelf life of three years, while those installed on a vehicle can be used for four years.
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