Speed Rating L

L
Speed symbol — max sustained speed120 km/h / 75 mph
At its rated load.

Nearby speed symbols

Defined in UN vehicle regulation.

On a sidewall this can also mean

  • load range L — 20-ply rating Equivalent to a 20-ply cross-ply, not built from 20 plies. Commercial and industrial.

Where the L speed symbol is on the tyre

It is the single letter at the end, right after the load index. Here it is on an example 205/55R16 tyre.

205/55R16 91LASPECT RATIOCONSTRUCTIONSECTION WIDTHRIM DIAMETERLOAD INDEXSPEED SYMBOL

L Speed symbol

Rated up to 120 km/h at its rated load.

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Also moulded on the wall