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The speed rating is a letter indicating the maximum speed a tire can safely maintain over time under its recommended load capacity.

EV Tech Note: Most modern electric vehicles require H, V, W, or Y speed ratings to handle instantaneous acceleration thresholds safely. Lower speed ratings possess softer tread formulations that flex or squirm under heavy torque loads.

• Q: 160 km/h (99 mph) — Studless dedicated winter tires

• R: 170 km/h (106 mph) — Heavy-duty light trucks / Commercial vans

• S: 180 km/h (112 mph) — Standard passenger family sedans

• T: 190 km/h (118 mph) — Standard entry touring cars & compact SUVs

• U: 200 km/h (124 mph) — High-performance touring tires

• H: 210 km/h (130 mph) — Sports sedans / Baseline EV crossover trims

• V: 240 km/h (149 mph) — High-performance sport packages / Tesla trims

• W: 270 km/h (168 mph) — Ultra-high-performance (UHP) sports cars & dual-motor variants

• Y: 300 km/h (186 mph) — Exotic supercars / Track editions (e.g., Model S Plaid / Cyberbeast)

• (Y): Above 300 km/h (Above 186 mph) — Custom/Bespoke flagship extreme performance racing tires

The load index is a numerical code that specifies the maximum weight a single tire can support when inflated to its maximum safe pressure limit.

Tech Note: Always match or exceed the load index specified on your vehicle's driver-side door placard. While lightweight subcompacts can run lower numbers, mid-size crossovers, heavy SUVs, trucks, and modern Electric/Hybrid vehicles require reinforced Extra Load (XL) or High Load (HL) tires with higher load index numbers to handle the gross vehicle weight safely.

• 85: Max 515 kg (1,135 lbs) — Subcompact hatchbacks and city economy cars

• 90: Max 600 kg (1,323 lbs) — Compact sedans and light coupes

• 95: Max 690 kg (1,521 lbs) — Mid-size passenger cars and entry-level wagons

• 96: Max 710 kg (1,565 lbs) — Standard mid-size sedans and light performance cars

• 97: Max 730 kg (1,609 lbs) — Sports sedans and grand touring setups

• 98: Max 750 kg (1,653 lbs) — Full-size sedans and entry-level compact crossovers

• 99: Max 775 kg (1,709 lbs) — Premium luxury sedans and family wagons

• 100: Max 800 kg (1,764 lbs) — Compact SUVs and standard crossovers

• 102: Max 850 kg (1,874 lbs) — Mid-size crossovers and small minivans

• 104: Max 900 kg (1,984 lbs) — Standard minivans and mid-size SUVs

• 106: Max 950 kg (2,094 lbs) — High-performance utility crossovers and luxury SUVs

• 108: Max 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) — Full-size SUVs, light-duty pickups, and heavy luxury platforms

• 110: Max 1,060 kg (2,337 lbs) — Heavy-duty luxury SUVs and commercial utility vans

• 115: Max 1,215 kg (2,679 lbs) — Half-ton trucks, large towing vehicles, and heavy-duty utility platforms

UTQG ratings are assigned by the individual tire manufacturers based on government-mandated testing guidelines, not by an independent government agency. Therefore, they are most accurate when comparing tires from the same brand rather than comparing across different manufacturers.

• Treadwear (Relative Longevity Comparison)

  • 100: The baseline reference score. It represents the standard durability of the control tire used during testing.

  • 200 to 400: Standard lifespan. This is the typical range for most standard passenger cars, ultra-high-performance tires, and basic all-season tires.

  • 500 to 800+: High mileage. These tires use harder rubber compounds engineered for maximum longevity, commonly found on touring and long-distance commuter tires.

• Traction (Wet Straight-Line Braking Performance)

  • AA: Outstanding. The highest possible rating, indicating maximum stopping power on wet asphalt and concrete.

  • A: Excellent. The industry standard for high-quality tires, providing very safe wet-weather braking.

  • B: Average. Acceptable stopping power, though performance is lower than average modern premium tires.

  • C: Minimum. The lowest federally allowed rating for passenger vehicles.

• Temperature (Heat Dissipation and Speed Capability)

  • A: Superior. The tire effectively dissipates heat and can safely operate at sustained speeds over 115 mph (185 km/h).

  • B: Good. The tire safely handles heat build-up at sustained speeds between 100 mph and 115 mph (160–185 km/h).

  • C: Minimum. Meets the basic federal safety standard, safe for sustained speeds between 85 mph and 100 mph (136–160 km/h).