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| Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by FutureFocus(op): 9:24am On Dec 10, 2025 |
Tyres with ” J “speed rating should not be on your car if you speed more than 100 kilo meters per hours, this is why you understand Tyre speed rating this season Some Tyres are made with less quality material and so they are not designed for speed Check your Tyre speed ratings if you like speeding like me I’ve heard someone complain on the radio that his new Tyre blown off on high speed , Safety First! It’s festive period Check the image attached to know the suitable one for you Let’s promote safety this December season Sir. 29 Likes 8 Shares
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| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by gbaskiboy: 5:21pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Good information right there, this is the kind of post moderators should be pushing to front page. Very informative! 28 Likes |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by ibtommy(m): 5:21pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Thanks for the information. God bless you 15 Likes |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by UkoAnnang(m): 5:21pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
 Nigerians have never taken note of this 15 Likes |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by fineboynl(m): 5:23pm On Dec 11, 2025*. Modified: 11:31am On Dec 12, 2025 |
How many Nigerians knows about tyre marking and specifications. Those things are not for us. We still buy used expired tyres and now that new is costly. When they said maximum that does not mean it will burst when exceeding that. It's just a cautionary thing to know. Otherwise we would have witnnes a lot of problem in this country. Another thing is not applicable to used tyrs. They changed and dump for a reason. Old or damage tyres. Patches and repaired types. If your tyres are old don't even bother to be checking them. Go buy new tyres. Also if you are not doing over 150- 200kmh just inside the city why should you buy expensive Tyrese. That why they produce several categories to meet everyone needs. 6 Likes |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by MONEY247: 5:23pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Agbero don't understand anything about this |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Antoeni(m): 5:28pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Most tyre manufacturers maintain that a tyre that has been cut or punctured no longer retains the tyre manufacturer’s original speed rating, even after being repaired because the tyre manufacturer can’t control the quality of the repair. Hence, it is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tyres that have not been damaged, altered, under-inflated or overloaded. The most common tyre speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below: 1. Tyre Rating: L Maximum speed: 75 mph 120 km/h Typical application: Off-Road & Light Truck Tyres 2. Tyre Rating:M Maximum speed: 81 mph 130 km/h Typical application: Temporary Spare Tyres 3. Tyre Rating: N Maximum speed: 87 mph 140km/h 4. Tyre Ratingtongue Maximum speed: 93 mph 150 km/h 5. Tyre Rating:Q Maximum speed: 99 mph 160 km/h 6. Tyre Rating:R Maximum speed: 106 mph 170 km/h Typical application:H.D. Light Truck Tyres 7. Tyre Rating: S Maximum speed: 112 mph 180 km/h Typical application: Family Sedans & Vans 8. Tyre Rating: T Maximum speed: 118 mph 190 km/h Typical application: Family Sedans & Vans 9. Tyre Rating: U Maximum speed: 124 mph 200 km/h 10. Tyre Rating: H Maximum speed:130 mph 210 km/h Typical application:Sport Sedans & Coupes 11. Tyre Rating: V Maximum speed: 149 mph 240 km/h Typical application:Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars Z-speed rated tyres are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph; how far above 149 mph was not identified. This ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W and Y speed ratings to identify the tyres that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities. 12. Tyre Rating: W Maximum speed: 168 mph 270 km/h Typical application:Exotic Sports Cars 13. Tyre Rating: Y Maximum speed: 186 mph 300 km/h Typical application:Exotic Sports Cars Your engine might be able to do the speed but your tyres can betray you. Many have left the world due to the mistake of stretching the limits of their tyres. Before now, did you know about tyre speed ratings?Do you have an experience you would love to share? Kingly use the comment section. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Beetee1(m): 5:30pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Thank God my Tyre rating is R, which I usually mistake for a rating. Mumu mi  |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Gbadugbakun(m): 5:31pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Wetin concern Danfo with Tyre rating? |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Mosco100(m): 5:32pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Thanks for this important info. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by blueghost(m): 5:35pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Very Very Very Informative and educative 1 Like |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by marksonrick: 5:36pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
I don't think Nigerians are interested in knowing these important information. We claim to be smart yet, knows nothing. 2 Likes |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by LabStores: 5:39pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Very important Some of the things we ignore... |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by safeguide: 5:40pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Interesting information |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Daviestunech(m): 5:48pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
I need a good trustworthy tyre seller in Lagos anyone can recommend.... wanna change my car tyre |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by EmmyMaestro(m): 6:15pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
In Nigeria, we will continue using tyres till the body becomes smooth like tile |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by AlphaTaikun: 6:30pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
FutureFocus:Very informative and insightful. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Sheuns(m): 6:33pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Team 100H Speeding is a joy thing. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by AlphaTaikun: 6:33pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Antoeni:A brilliant post focussing on the specifics. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by dederocs(m): 6:39pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Very good posts, these type of informative posts should be on front page |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by femi4: 6:50pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
We don know am...na to know the money remain |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Jagabanbogu: 6:56pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
I don't think I need this... The slowest speed is 170 me I no dey even reach 120 |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by lordm(m): 7:29pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
I only change tyres until it burst. Nigerian style |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by higgs: 8:04pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Any speed about 70-80 km/hr,you are simply wishing for death. Unfortunately many Nigerians don't understand that. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by CaptainFM1: 9:20pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
If you have mixed tire ratings, the maximum speed you should do on your vehicle should be less than that of tire with the lowest rating. (Safety factor/margin has to be considered). Always remember this, "A chain is as strong as it's weakest link". And you don't want to get to the weakest link max limit. You shouldn't have mix tire ratings though, unless it is specified for the vehicle or due to extenuating circumstances and conditions. This is among what VIO should check during vehicle administration licensing, but they are more interested in going on the road to collect money. Corruption everywhere! Wall to wall corruption in the country! 1 Like |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Onyemaboy(m): 9:26pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
I have learned a new thing today, me Wey like speed like chilled Heineken. Thank you op. 1 Like |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Shellsploit: 9:55pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
And i have been driving with spare temporary tyre. For almost a year now with my korope at 100kmph |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by AngelicBeing: 10:45pm On Dec 11, 2025 |
Shellsploit:l use my Korope to carry Passengers from Abuja to Ghana every week and I drive at 140 km ooooooooo, l also have 28 Korope l use them , from Onitsha to ABA for Charter ooooooooo mucheche Hahaha 😂 1 Like |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by Auxigen(m): 12:12am On Dec 12, 2025 |
This is informative. Thanks for sharing OP |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by ZaddyJ: 1:34am On Dec 12, 2025 |
Can you please explain more on this? Like break it down . |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by professore(m): 5:06am On Dec 12, 2025 |
Nice nice nice nice nice. |
| Re: Know Your Tyre Speed Rating by OkanlawonB(m): 7:13am On Dec 12, 2025 |
A resposible driver should not drive more than 100km/h on nigerian highways for obvious reasons like uncertain state of the roads(potholes). Countries in Europe with predictably good highways have reasonable speedlimits, in Switzerland it is 120kmh, Austria 130kmh. Though no speedlimit on german highways , a reasonable speed to drive is between 130kmh and 150kmh. Eventhough most of the tyres sold in Europe have the minimum speed ratings of H, V or W, who is guided by this on european highways? you will rather be guided by the lawful speedlimits of your location. |
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