Load indexes and speed ratings

Load index

The load index can be found on the sidewall. It corresponds to the maximum load the tyre can handle

You can compare the load index with the following table to find out the the maximum load in Kg the tyre can handle

Each tyre must have a load capacity equal or superior to half the weight borne by the axle on which it is mounted. .

Load index	Load (kg)
20	80
22	85
24	85
26	90
28	100
30	106
31	109
33	115
35	121
37	128
40	136
41	145
42	150
44	160
46	170
47	175
48	180
50	190
51	195
52	200
53	206
54	212

Load index	Load (kg)
55	218
58	236
59	243
60	250
61	257
62	265
63	272
64	280
65	290
66	300
67	307
68	315
69	325
70	335
71	345
72	355
73	365
74	375
75	387
76	400
77	412
78	425

Load index	Load (kg)
79	437
80	450
81	462
82	475
83	487
84	500
85	515
86	530
87	545
88	560
89	580
90	600
91	615
92	630
93	650
94	670
95	690
96	710
97	730
98	750
99	775
100	800

Load index	Load (kg)
101	825
102	850
103	875
104	900
105	925
106	950
107	975
108	1000
109	1030
110	1060
111	1090
112	1120
113	1150
114	1180
115	1215
116	1250
117	1285
118	1320
119	1360
120	1400

Speed rating

The speed rating is indicated by a letter on the tyre sidewall. It corresponds to the maximum tyre driving speed.

Find out the letter on your tyre sidewall and refer to the table below to know the maximum speed your tyre can handle.

Speed rating	Speed (km/h)
A1	5
A2	10
A3	15
A4	20
A5	25
A6	30
A7	35
A8	40
B	50
C	60

Speed rating	Speed (km/h)
D	65
E	70
F	80
G	90
J	100
K	110
L	120
M	130
N	140
P	150

Speed rating	Speed (km/h)
Q	160
R	170
S	180
T	190
U	200
H	210
V	240
ZR	>240
W	270
Y	300

Warning!

You should never fit a tyre with a lower speed rating to the one of your car's original equipment. On the other hand, there is no problem about fitting a tyre with a higher speed rating.

Snow tyre specificities

You can mount snow tyres with a speed index one letter lower compared to your summer tyres For example, if your car drives on summer tyres with a V speed rating, you can fit snow tyres with an H speed rating.

What are ZR tyres ?

ZR indicates that the tyre can handle speeds superior to 149 MPH It includes the category W and Y. High performance tyres On you tyre sidewall, it is sometimes indicated by a Z marking.

Car tyre

Load index	Load (kg)
20	80
22	85
24	85
26	90
28	100
30	106
31	109
33	115
35	121
37	128
40	136
41	145
42	150
44	160
46	170
47	175
48	180
50	190
51	195
52	200
53	206
54	212

Load index	Load (kg)
55	218
58	236
59	243
60	250
61	257
62	265
63	272
64	280
65	290
66	300
67	307
68	315
69	325
70	335
71	345
72	355
73	365
74	375
75	387
76	400
77	412
78	425

Load index	Load (kg)
79	437
80	450
81	462
82	475
83	487
84	500
85	515
86	530
87	545
88	560
89	580
90	600
91	615
92	630
93	650
94	670
95	690
96	710
97	730
98	750
99	775
100	800

Load index	Load (kg)
20	80
22	85
24	85
26	90
28	100
30	106
31	109
33	115
35	121
37	128
40	136
41	145
42	150
44	160
46	170
47	175
48	180
50	190
51	195
52	200
53	206
54	212

Load index	Load (kg)
55	218
58	236
59	243
60	250
61	257
62	265
63	272
64	280
65	290
66	300
67	307
68	315
69	325
70	335
71	345
72	355
73	365
74	375
75	387
76	400
77	412
78	425

Load index	Load (kg)
79	437
80	450
81	462
82	475
83	487
84	500
85	515
86	530
87	545
88	560
89	580
90	600
91	615
92	630
93	650
94	670
95	690
96	710
97	730
98	750
99	775
100	800

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Load index	Load (kg)
20	80
22	85
24	85
26	90
28	100
30	106
31	109
33	115
35	121
37	128
40	136
41	145
42	150
44	160
46	170
47	175
48	180
50	190
51	195
52	200
53	206
54	212

Load index	Load (kg)
55	218
58	236
59	243
60	250
61	257
62	265
63	272
64	280
65	290
66	300
67	307
68	315
69	325
70	335
71	345
72	355
73	365
74	375
75	387
76	400
77	412
78	425

Load index	Load (kg)
79	437
80	450
81	462
82	475
83	487
84	500
85	515
86	530
87	545
88	560
89	580
90	600
91	615
92	630
93	650
94	670
95	690
96	710
97	730
98	750
99	775
100	800