What is a Tire Speed Rating?
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Tire speed rating indicates the maximum speed at which a tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions. The representation method and specific classifications of tire speed ratings are as follows: Tire Speed Rating Representation Method: It is denoted by English letters, with different letters representing different speed ratings. For example: a speed rating of W on a tire represents 270 km/h, V represents 240 km/h, H represents 210 km/h, and Y represents 300 km/h. Specific Classifications of Tire Speed Ratings: Different speed ratings also mean variations in price. For tires of the same size and specifications, a tire marked with W will certainly be more expensive than one marked with V, as its load capacity is stronger than that of a V-rated tire.