Tyre Speed Symbols
The SPEED SYMBOL indicates the speed at which the tyre can carry a load corresponding to its Load Index under service conditions specified by the tyre manufacturer. For caravans and light trailers see conditions specified by E.T.R.O 1991, passenger car tyres section 13, reproduced below.
| L |
120 |
75 |
| M |
130 |
81 |
| N |
140 |
87 |
| P |
150 |
93 |
| Q |
160 |
100 |
| R |
170 |
106 |
| S |
180 |
113 |
| T |
190 |
118 |
| U |
200 |
124 |
| H |
210 |
130 |
| V |
240 |
150 |
| W ++ |
270 |
168 |
| Y ++ |
300 |
186 |
| ZR + |
Over 240 |
Over 150 |
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Tyres for speeds over 240 km/h may be marked for an interim period with both "ZR" and the relevant service description (e.g. 195/50ZR15 82W 195/50ZR15 82Y) to specify the tyre performance in the absence of a service description, consult the tyre manufacturer for actual maximum speed and the relevant load capacity.
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Tyres with a marking "ZR" (e.g. 195/50ZR 15) are for speeds over 240 km/h. |
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