Minimum permitted load index and speed rating for tyres
All tyres have specific speed and load limitations. Tyres must have a speed rating and load index that are equal to or higher than your car's maximum speed.
Your tyre's specification must be at least equal to or greater than:
Minimum permitted load index (LI):
| 245/45 R20 | 103 |
| 285/40 R20 | 108 |
| 255/40 R21 | 102 |
| 295/35 R21 | 107 |
| 255/35 R22 | 102 |
| 295/30 R22 | 106 |
Warning
If a tyre with a speed rating that is too low is used, it may overheat and become damaged.
Note
Winter tyres
Winter tyres3 are allowed to have a lower speed rating than your car's top speed. However, if your winter tyres do have a lower speed rating than your car's top speed, you are not allowed to drive faster than the tyres' speed rating.