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HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important.
However, at high speeds, even with the correct inflation
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more difficult to avoid
and if contact is made, has a greater chance of causing tire
damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving at high speed
reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring
your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the
spare at once and visit a participating BFGoodrich
®
tire retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown in the following table for
each type of BFGoodrich
®
tire will cause the tire to build up
excessive heat which can cause tire damage that could result in
sudden air loss and rapid tire destruction. Failure to control a
vehicle when one or more tires experience a sudden air loss can
lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as
indicated
by the legal limits and driving conditions.
SPEED RATINGS
SPEED SYMBOLS are shown
on the sidewall of some
BFGoodrich
®
tires. The
following table shows the
maximum speed corre-
sponding to the symbol.
*Some V (or VR) rated
tires may have a speed
capacity greater than 149
mph (240 km/h). Consult
your participating BFGoodrich
®
brand tire retailer for
maximum speed rating if
your vehicle capability
exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed for use on cars with
maximum speed capabilities in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h).
(W and Y speed ratings are sub-categories of Z).
Consult your BFGoodrich
®
tire retailer for maximum speed
capabilities.
SPEED Maximum Speed
Ratings Km/hr mph
M 130 81
N 140 87
P 150 93
Q 160 100
R 170 106
S 180 112
T 190 118
H 210 130
V 240 149
V* 240+ 149+
W 270 168
Y 300 186
300+ 186+
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ZR**