What does speed rating W mean on tires?
168 mph
A relatively new addition to the speed rating chart, tires with speed rating “W” can achieve a maximum sustained speed of 168 mph (270 kph).
What speed rate is W?
TIRE SPEED RATINGS SAFETY
| Speed Rating | Maximum Speed |
|---|---|
| U | Up to 124 mph |
| H | Up to 130 mph |
| V | Up to 149 mph |
| W | Up to 168 mph |
What does W or Y mean on tyres?
You can find your tyres’ speed rating on the sidewall of the tyre as shown in the image. Z-rated high-performance tyres are rated for speeds in excess of 149mph. Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph. Y-rated tyres are rated in excess of 186mph.
What does 92 W mean on a tire?
92w the first two numbers 92 refer to the load rating and the letter w refers to the maximum speed rating. 92=1,389 pounds (a mid-rating) and W=168 mph (extremely high!)
Can I mix V and W rated Tyres?
The final rating is the maximum speed the tyre is legally approved for. You can invalidate your car insurance by fitting new tyres that have a lower speed rating than the manufacturer’s original fit. Mixing tyre speed ratings isn’t recommended.
What does 91W mean on a tire?
While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire’s 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.
What does W mean in tyre size?
So, what does tyre rating W mean? Essentially, it means that your tyres will be able to handle a specific maximum speed while carrying a load. Typically, tyres with a W rating can handle a maximum speed of 168 mph.
Can I use W rated tires instead of Y?
As long as you do not intend to try speeds close to the 160 mph with fully loaded car the W rating will be fine. The Y is prescribed for tires 225/45R17, while for tires 205/55R16 a speed rating of V is sufficient according to the EU Certificate of Conformance for 8G 5D Civic.
What does the 91W mean on a tire?
What does 85V mean on a tire?
Load rating: 85V. In this case, 85 means the tire is rated for 1,135 pounds (see Table 2). Multiply this by the number of tires on the car, and you get a maximum safe loaded vehicle weight of 4,540 pounds (including people, luggage, a full tank of gas, and all the loose change under the seats).
