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Speed Rating
The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings
range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below. Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it is not required by law.
* For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire
was built. For example, the numbers 3197 means the 31st week of 1997. The other numbers are marketing codes
used at the manufacturer's discretion. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used
The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. In general, the greater the
number of plies, the more weight a tire can support. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire,
which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving
conditions.
UTQGS Information
Tread wear Number
This number indicates the tire's wear rate. The higher the tread wear number is, the longer it should take for the tread
to wear down. For example, a tire graded 400 should last twice as long as a tire graded 200.
Traction Letter
This letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your car
on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as
"AA","A", "B", and "C".
Letter Rating Speed Rating
Q 99 mph
R 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168* mph
Y 186* mph
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