Motorcycle Tire Speed Ratings Chart

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Motorcycle tire speed ratings chart.

6 expresses the tire s maximum load capacity pounds at the pressure indicated psi. 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. Before you make any variation please consult avon tyres to ensure that the replacement tyre is a correct fitment for your motorcycle. Tire speed rating chart old style motorcycle tire speed ratings max.

Design speed mph j type. Speed rating the speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a. You should only fit replacement tyres bearing the precise speed and load index referred to in the motorcycle manufacturer s handbook. 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. Tires with 2 00 2 25 2 50 nominal section widths are rated for 75 mph. Not all manufacturers produce tires in all speed ratings. 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.

M up to 81 mph. See speed rating chart below. The letter t defines the maximum speed limit at 190 kph 118mph please see the tire speed rating chart below. 160 60r 17 69w so this tires speed rating would be 168 mph or 270 km h.

Not shown on all models. Speed rating we ll go into this a little more below but all tires have a speed rating that is represented by a letter. But tire makers test their own tires and assign their own speed ratings. Learn how to prepare your motorcycle with michelin s experts and stay safe on the road.

Department of transportation dot set the ratings scale shown below. Z ratings a tire rated with the letter z in the tire size designation i e. N up. Are you wondering what your tires speed index or load index are.

See load index chart below. Consult tire manufacturer for details. If you are looking for pirelli tire with a speed rating of n just give up. Indicates the tire s speed.

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. Differentiates motorcycle tires and rims from those designed for other vehicles. Motorcycle tire speed ratings this letter represents the maximum speed under recommended load capacity. On the sidewall of every tire you ll find one of these speed rating codes.

Motorbikes scooters tires. Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index.