Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index.
Motorcycle tire speed ratings chart.
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.
The letter t defines the maximum speed limit at 190 kph 118mph please see the tire speed rating chart below.
Consult tire manufacturer for details.
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.
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.
Speed rating we ll go into this a little more below but all tires have a speed rating that is represented by a letter.
M up to 81 mph.
You should only fit replacement tyres bearing the precise speed and load index referred to in the motorcycle manufacturer s handbook.
N up.
See load index chart below.
But tire makers test their own tires and assign their own speed ratings.
Not shown on all models.
Indicates the tire s speed.
The chart below lists all motorcycle tire speed.
Design speed mph j type.
Browse by motorcycle type.
See speed rating chart below.
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Before you make any variation please consult avon tyres to ensure that the replacement tyre is a correct fitment for your motorcycle.
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.
Z ratings a tire rated with the letter z in the tire size designation i e.
If you are looking for pirelli tire with a speed rating of n just give up.
Speed rating the speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a.
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.
As a general rule tires with higher speed ratings also handle better at slower speeds.
Tire speed rating chart old style motorcycle tire speed ratings max.
They do not make tires with an n rating.
160 60r 17 69w so this tires speed rating would be 168 mph or 270 km h.
Department of transportation dot set the ratings scale shown below.
Motorcycle tire speed ratings this letter represents the maximum speed under recommended load capacity.
Load index and speed rating symbols.
Motorbikes scooters tires.
Differentiates motorcycle tires and rims from those designed for other vehicles.
