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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+
ZR**
SPEED RATINGS
Speed Symbols are shown on the
sidewall of some Michelin tires.
The following table shows the
maximum speed corresponding to
the symbol.
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may
have a speed capacity greater
than 149 mph (240 km/h).
Consult your participating
PAX tire retailer for maximum
speed rating if your vehicle
capability exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are
designed to use on cars with
maximum speed capabilities in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h).
Consult your Auhorized PAX System tire retailer for maximum speed capabilities.
Although a tire may be speed-rated, we do not endorse the operation of any
vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory
tests which relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires are
underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or
retreaded. Furthermore, a tire’s speed rating does not imply that vehicles can be
safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under
adverse road and weather conditions or if the vehicle has unusual characteristics.
Michelin highway passenger tires that do not have a speed symbol on the
sidewall have a maximum speed rating of 105 mph (170 kph). Light truck
highway tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall of the tire have
a maximum speed rating of 87 mph (140 kph).
The speed and other ratings of retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader and
replace the original manufacturer’s ratings.
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain the speed capability of the vehicle,
replacement tires must have speed ratings equal to or higher than those fitted
as original equipment (as indicated on the vehicle tire placard or owner’s manual).
If tires with lower speed ratings are fitted, the vehicle’s handling may be affected
and the speed capability of the vehicle will be lowered to the maximum speed
capability of the replacement tires as indicated in the above table.
REMEMBER…High speed driving can be dangerous and may damage your tires.
AND…When driving at highway speeds, correct inflation pressure is especially
important.
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