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Motorcycle tire speed ratings chart.
Motorcycle tire speed ratings this letter represents the maximum speed under recommended load capacity.
M up to 81 mph.
Tire speed rating chart old style motorcycle tire speed ratings max.
But tire makers test their own tires and assign their own speed ratings.
Tire sizes listed with 2 00 2 25 or 2 50 as the first number section width in inches are rated for no more than 75 mph.
6 expresses the tire s maximum load capacity pounds at the pressure indicated psi.
Load index and speed rating symbols.
P275 40 z r17 93 w or 275 40 z r17 93 y is the tire which have a maximum speed capability above 240 kph 149mph.
Department of transportation dot set the ratings scale shown below.
Motorcycle industry council tire guide 10 speed index chart speed index maximum speed p 93 mph q 99 mph r 106 mph s 112 mph t 118 mph u 124 mph h 130 mph v 149 mph w 168 mph w more than 168 mph at speeds above 130 mph the maximum permissible load is reduced.
Motorbikes scooters tires.
See speed rating chart below.
Indicates the tire s speed.
Not all manufacturers produce tires in all speed ratings.
Tires with 2 00 2 25 2 50 nominal section widths are rated for 75 mph.
You should only fit replacement tyres bearing the precise speed and load index referred to in the motorcycle manufacturer s handbook.
Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index.
The letter t defines the maximum speed limit at 190 kph 118mph please see the tire speed rating chart below.
On the sidewall of every tire you ll find one of these speed rating codes.
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Speed rating the speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a.
H is a max speed of 130 mph v is a 149 mph and w is 168 mph to name three of the most common letters to be found.
Not shown on all models.
160 60r 17 69w so this tires speed rating would be 168 mph or 270 km h.
Consult tire manufacturer for details.
The chart below lists all motorcycle tire speed.
See load index chart below.
As a general rule tires with higher speed ratings also handle better at slower speeds.
N up.
Design speed mph j type.
If you are looking for pirelli tire with a speed rating of n just give up.
Before you make any variation please consult avon tyres to ensure that the replacement tyre is a correct fitment for your motorcycle.
Speed rating we ll go into this a little more below but all tires have a speed rating that is represented by a letter.
Are you wondering what your tires speed index or load index are.
