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What's the difference between 91V and 91W on a car tire?

What's the difference between 91V and 91W on a car tire?

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Each tire load index and maximum load capacity are engraved on the tire side, for example, the tire specifications for 195/65, R15, 91V in the load index is 91, and the corresponding maximum load capacity of the tire is 615 kg. Overloaded tires will build up excessive heat and cause sudden damage. Please ensure that the tires are not overloaded according to the truck manufacturer's load requirements.
Each tire side mold speed symbols engraved with this tire (also known as speed level), the corresponding speed symbol can know the maximum speed, the tire for example: 195/65 R15 91V speed symbol tire size is V, and the speed of the corresponding symbol table lookup speed that the high speed of the tire is 240 km / H. Michelin tire on the paste label inside has the highest speed of symbols and specific information.
W and V are the ultimate speed of said tire; the tire speed is also very different, the speed is a critical speed that don't tire: if the tire is traveling faster than the speed will be prone to burst dangerV stands for 240 km/h (high performance sports car); W stands for 270 km/h (GT sports car)

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