Tires are rated according to their maximum speed, and knowing how to interpret tire speed codes can keep you safe on the road ...

Your Guide to Tire Speed Rating. When it comes to selecting new tires for your car, truck, or SUV, the tires' speed rating is just one of many factors you should consider.

The rating does not tell you how fast the tire can go, rather how long it can be expected to last at a sustained speed. The biggest safety issue with respect to tires is heat.

This rating corresponds to a list of speeds on a tire speed rating chart. The speed rating is typically selected to match the vehicle's top speed. In the example "H", the letter indicates that the ...

Question: I am buying a set of performance tires for my Chevrolet Camaro, and I have been told some different things at tire stores about speed ratings on tires. Some explanation of what they mean ...

But in many cases, you'll need to dig deeper to match the speed rating. The list below can help ID your tire type. All-season tires come in S- and T-speed ratings.

Speed ratings indicate the highest speed a tire maker considers safe for that tire to travel and is designated by letters such as Q, S, T, H, V, and Z along with the tire size information on the ...

Q: My 2003 Volkswagen Passat calls for tires with an H speed rating. For replacements I'm getting conflicting advice. I'm told dropping to an S rating will save me money, provide a quieter and ...

A tire bearing such a rating would be suitable for 6,175 lbs single/5,840 lbs dual at a speed of 75 mph. ISO tire weight ratings are coded, so not easy to interpret at first glance.