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Tire Tech Information
Load Index & Speed Rating P195/60R15 87S (87) is the Load Index (S) is the Speed Rating
Load Index / Pounds
Load Index / Pounds
71/761
72/783
73/805
74/827
75/853
76/882
77/908
78/937
79/963
80/992
81/1019
82/1047
83/1074
84/1102
85/1135
72/783
73/805
74/827
75/853
76/882
77/908
78/937
79/963
80/992
81/1019
82/1047
83/1074
84/1102
85/1135
86/1168
87/1201
88/1235
89/1279 90/1323
91/1356
92/1389
93/1433
94/1477
95/1521
96/1565
97/1609
98/1653
99/1709
87/1201
88/1235
89/1279 90/1323
91/1356
92/1389
93/1433
94/1477
95/1521
96/1565
97/1609
98/1653
99/1709
100/1764
101/1819
102/1874
103/1929
104/1984
105/2039
106/2094
107/2149
108/2205
109/2271
110/2337
101/1819
102/1874
103/1929
104/1984
105/2039
106/2094
107/2149
108/2205
109/2271
110/2337
Speed Rating (starting 1991)
L = 75mph (Off-Road)
M = 81mph (Temporary Spares)
N = 87mph (Temporary Spares)
P = 93mph (Temporary Spares)
Q = 99mph (Winter Tires)
R = 106mph (Heavy Duty Light Truck)
S = 112mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
T = 118mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
U = 124mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
H = 130mph (Sport Car)
V = 149mph (Sport Car)
W = 168mph (Exotic Sport Car)
Y = 186 mph (Exotic Sport Car)
M = 81mph (Temporary Spares)
N = 87mph (Temporary Spares)
P = 93mph (Temporary Spares)
Q = 99mph (Winter Tires)
R = 106mph (Heavy Duty Light Truck)
S = 112mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
T = 118mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
U = 124mph (Typical Car/SUV/Truck)
H = 130mph (Sport Car)
V = 149mph (Sport Car)
W = 168mph (Exotic Sport Car)
Y = 186 mph (Exotic Sport Car)
Prior to 1991, the speed rating was within the tire size
225/50SR16. The "S" is the speed rating
225/50SR16. The "S" is the speed rating
Z-rated speed rating is still within the tire size.
225/50ZR16 (149mph)
205/45ZR17 88W (168mph)
285/35ZR19 99Y (186mph)
most recently,
285/35ZR19 99Y (186mph)
285/35ZR19 (99Y) (over 186mph) (99Y in paratheses.
225/50ZR16 (149mph)
205/45ZR17 88W (168mph)
285/35ZR19 99Y (186mph)
most recently,
285/35ZR19 99Y (186mph)
285/35ZR19 (99Y) (over 186mph) (99Y in paratheses.
P195/60R15 = 195/60-15
the prefix "P" just means "metric"
the "R" just means "radial"
the prefix "P" just means "metric"
the "R" just means "radial"
Other Markings
M+S - Identifies Mud and Snow tires
DOT Codes - Coding satisfying the requirements of the US Department of Transportation contain a mixture of letters and numbers such as DOT DVDE MTA 129. This is also the tire serial number.
E-Marks - Tires for sale in the European Community must carry an E -Mark in accordance with ECE Reg 30 - eg E4 027550
Air Pressure
The main function of a tire is to carry the load of the car. It is vital that correct air pressure is maintained. Over-inflation will cause rapid and irregular wear.
Under-inflation will damage the tire structure leading to possible accidents.
Improper air pressure will not allow the tire to function within its design.
For best performance maintain the air pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and/or the tire manufacturer.
M+S - Identifies Mud and Snow tires
DOT Codes - Coding satisfying the requirements of the US Department of Transportation contain a mixture of letters and numbers such as DOT DVDE MTA 129. This is also the tire serial number.
E-Marks - Tires for sale in the European Community must carry an E -Mark in accordance with ECE Reg 30 - eg E4 027550
Air Pressure
The main function of a tire is to carry the load of the car. It is vital that correct air pressure is maintained. Over-inflation will cause rapid and irregular wear.
Under-inflation will damage the tire structure leading to possible accidents.
Improper air pressure will not allow the tire to function within its design.
For best performance maintain the air pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and/or the tire manufacturer.