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10 HIGH SPEED DRIVING IS DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard is more difficult to avoid, and if tire contact is made with it, there is a greater chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. DO NOT DRIVE AT SPEEDS FASTER THAN THE SPEED RATINGS FOR YOUR TIRES. NEVER EXCEED LEGAL SPEED LIMITS OR SPEEDS REASONABLE FOR THE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WARNING Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on this page for each type of MICHELIN ® tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat, which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire failure and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires experience a rapid air loss can lead to an accident. In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions. SPEED RATING SYSTEM The speed rating of a tire indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions. The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to categorize tires into standardized speeds. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire's certified speed rating, ranging from 5 km/hr (3 mph) to above 300 km/ hr (186 mph). This rating system (see chart on this page) describes the top speed for which a tire is certified. When this speed rating system was originally developed, the Unlimited V category of over 210 km/hr (130 mph) was the top speed rating a tire could achieve. As manufacturers made more tires that fit into this category, it was necessary to better regulate performance at standardized speeds to help ensure safety. The Limited V category of 240 km/hr (149 mph) was then created, and the Z or (Y) speed rating was added as the top speed rating that a tire could achieve. W and Y limited speed symbols have been added as higher speed categories. 12 SPEED RATING SYSTEM The speed rating of a tire indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions. The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to categorize tires into standardized speeds. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire's certified speed rating, ranging from 5 km/hr (3 mph) to above 300 km/hr (186 mph). This rating system (see chart on this page) describes the top speed for which a tire is certified. When this speed rating system was originally developed, the Unlimited V category of over 210 km/hr (130 mph) was the top speed rating a tire could achieve. As manufacturers made more tires that fit into this category, it was necessary to better regulate performance at standardized speeds to help ensure safety. The Limited V category of 240 km/hr (149 mph) was then created, and the Z or (Y) speed rating was added as the top speed rating that a tire could achieve. W and Y limited speed symbols have been added as higher speed categories. Always or (Y) description. endorsed. In the Z incorporate For 205/60R15 205 60 R 15 91V Speed Symbol Speed (km/hr) Speed (mph) L 120 75 M 130 81 N 140 87 P 150 94 Q 160 100 R 170 106 S 180 112 T 190 118 U 200 124 H 210 130 V 240 149 W ZR 270 168 Y 300 186 (Y) Above 300 Above 186 (consult tire manufacturer)

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