What does the letter V on a tire mean?
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Tire letter V indicates the speed rating of the tire, with V representing a maximum speed of 240 kilometers per hour. The alphanumeric characters on the tire represent in order: section width, aspect ratio, tire type code, rim diameter, load index, and speed rating. Taking 205/60R1691V as an example, 205 refers to the section width of the tire, which is the width between the two sidewalls; 60 is the aspect ratio, representing the ratio of the tire's section height to its section width; R stands for radial tire; the number 16 represents the rim diameter in inches; 91 indicates the load rating; and V denotes the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions.