B.F. Goodrich Tire Owner's Manual page 12

HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important.
However, at high speeds, even with the correct inflation
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more difficult to avoid
and if contact is made, has 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.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the
spare at once and visit a participating BFGoodrich
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown in the following table for
each type of BFGoodrich ®
excessive heat which can cause tire damage that could result in
sudden air loss and rapid tire destruction. Failure to control a
vehicle when one or more tires experience a sudden 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.
® tire retailer.
tire will cause the tire to build up
SPEED RATINGS
SPEED SYMBOLS are shown
on the sidewall of some
BFGoodrich tires.
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following table shows the
maximum speed
sponding to the symbol.
*Some V (or VR) rated
tires may have a speed
capacity greater than 149
mph (240 km/h). Consult
your participating BFGoodrich
brand tire retailer for
maximum speed rating if
your vehicle capability
exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed for use on cars with
maximum speed capabilities in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h).
(W and Y speed ratings are sub-categories of Z).
Consult your BFGoodrich
capabilities.
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SPEED Maximum Speed
Ratings Km/hr
M 130
N 140
The
P 150
corre- Q 160
R 170
S 180
T 190
H 210
V 240
V* 240+
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W 270
Y 300
300+
® tire retailer for maximum speed
mph
81
87
93
100
106
112
118
130
149
149+
168
ZR**
186
186+