What does the letter V on car tires represent?
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V represents the speed rating of the tire, with a maximum speed of 240 kilometers per hour. The speed rating indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions. Letters from A to Z represent certified speed ratings ranging from 4.8 km/h to 300 km/h for tires. Common speed ratings are as follows: 1. Q represents 160 km/h, R represents 170 km/h, S represents 180 km/h; 2. T represents 190 km/h, H represents 210 km/h, V represents 240 km/h; 3. W represents 270 km/h, Y represents 300 km/h, Z represents speeds above 240 km/h.