Speed Rating M

M
Speed symbol — max sustained speed130 km/h / 81 mph
At its rated load.

Nearby speed symbols

Defined in UN vehicle regulation.

On a sidewall this can also mean

  • load range M — 22-ply rating Equivalent to a 22-ply cross-ply, not built from 22 plies. Commercial and industrial.

Where the M 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 91MASPECT RATIOCONSTRUCTIONSECTION WIDTHRIM DIAMETERLOAD INDEXSPEED SYMBOL

M Speed symbol

Rated up to 130 km/h at its rated load.

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Also moulded on the wall