Speed Rating W

W

Speed symbol — max sustained speed270 km/h / 168 mph

At its rated load.

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Defined in UN vehicle regulation.

Where the W 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.

W Speed symbol

Rated up to 270 km/h at its rated load.

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