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Q 99 mph 160 km/h <br /> |
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S 112 mph 180 km/h <br /> |
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T 118 mph 190 km/h <br /> |
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U 124 mph 200 km/h <br /> |
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H 130 mph 210 km/h <br /> |
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V 149 mph 240 km/h <br /> |
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W 168 mph 270 km/h <br /> |
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Y 186 mph 300 km/h <br /> |
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Z Over 149 mph Over 240 km/h |
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The next letter, R, indicates the construction used within the tire's casing. R stands for radial construction and B means belted bias. |
The next letter, R, indicates the construction used within the tire's casing. R stands for radial construction and B means belted bias. |
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Motorcycle tyres are available for many different applications, including: Sport, Sport Touring, Touring, Cruiser, Scooter, On/Off Road, Enduro, Motocross and Racing
Speed and construction
Interspersed with the sizing numbers, you're likely to find other letters that'll appear as such: 160/70VR 16, 170/60R 16V, or in other combinations. These two extra letters indicate speed rating and tire construction.
Each letter in the speed rating notes the maximum speed a tire can sustain under its recommended load capacity. For instance, V is equivalent to a maximum speed of 149 mph. Because this rating system was created in Europe, the increments per letter are in 10 kilometers per hour.
| Rating | Speed (miles per hour) | Speed (kilometers per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Q | 99 | 160 |
| S | 112 | 180 |
| T | 118 | 190 |
| U | 124 | 200 |
| H | 130 | 210 |
| V | 149 | 240 |
| W | 168 | 270 |
| Y | 186 | 300 |
| Z | Over 149 | Over 240 |
The next letter, R, indicates the construction used within the tire's casing. R stands for radial construction and B means belted bias.
Manufacturers
- Avon [1]
- Bridgestone
- Continental [2]
- Dunlop
- Heidenau [3]
- IRC Tire
- Maxxis
- Mefo
- Metzeler [4]
- Michelin
- Mitas
- Pirelli [5]
- Kenda
- Schwalbe