What does 96w on a tire mean?

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Tire marking 96w indicates the maximum limits that each tire can withstand. The number 96 represents the load index, with a maximum load capacity of 710 kilograms - the higher the number, the greater the load capacity. The letter w denotes the speed rating, indicating a maximum speed of 270 km/h. Speed ratings use later letters in the alphabet to represent higher speed capabilities. A tire's speed rating shows the maximum permitted driving speed, typically marked on the tire sidewall using uppercase letters. Different letters correspond to different speed ratings, for example: L indicates a maximum speed of 120 km/h; T represents 190 km/h; and V signifies 240 km/h.