Trailer and Caravan Tyre Speed Symbols:
The tyre SPEED SYMBOL indicates the speed at which the tyre can carry a load corresponding to its Load Index under service conditions specified by the tyre manufacturer. For caravans and light trailers see conditions specified by E.T.R.O 1991, passenger car tyres section 13, reproduced below.
Speed Symbol | Maximum car speed for which tyre is suitable | |
---|---|---|
km/h | mph | |
J | 100 | 60 |
K | 110 | 69 |
L | 120 | 75 |
M | 130 | 81 |
N | 140 | 87 |
P | 150 | 93 |
Q | 160 | 100 |
R | 170 | 106 |
S | 180 | 113 |
T | 190 | 118 |
U | 200 | 124 |
H | 210 | 130 |
V | 240 | 150 |