What does Y mean on a tire?

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Charles
07/25/25 7:41am
Tire Y refers to the speed rating of the tire. The Y indicates that the maximum speed of this tire is 300 km/h. Below is an introduction to tire speed ratings: 1. The tire speed rating indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions. Different tires will have their speed rating represented by English letters on the sidewall. 2. Additionally, V and W also denote speed ratings, where V indicates a maximum speed of 240 km/h and W indicates a maximum speed of 270 km/h for the tire.
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