what's the speed rating of load range D and E tires?
 

What's the speed rating of load range D and E tires?

Thanks,
Sixto
87 300D

Speed is in the area of 45 mph. What on earth do you have these on???

What? D ratings are usually 2500lbs each and E's 3000lbs each. No idea on the speed rating but it is certainly higher then 45mph. Certainly 20mph over any posted limit wouldn't be a problem. These are standard equipment on 3/4 and 1ton pickups. I like the E's myself but I am loaded and towing most of the time. RT

He's putting them on the W124...........it's a bit too fast for him.........:D

Don, I believe that would not be correct. E and D tires are Light truck tires. E are 10 ply D are 8 ply. Probably most full size pickups come with them new. I do not know the speed rating but I believe if you poke around the internet you might find it. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=55 ***ON EDIT seems like everyone replied at once***

I have D's on my Powerstroke and my wife drives that sucker ALOT faster than 45 MPH:D

The ones on my Ford are E rated - 3450# capacity, 1 ply nylon and 2 ply steel tread. I think they're good for 105 MPH.

Suspect he is planning on selling it and wanting a taller tire to broaden its market appeal to the local hispanic community. Around here they're in love with old sedans set down on top of 22" rims.

There is no direct relationship between speed ratings and load ratings.

M 81 mph 130 km/h
N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare Tires
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

Found one site that stated a D tyre is rated at 40 mpy but it don't want to copy and paste

Load range D tires are commonly found on 1/2 ton pickups. When is the last time that you saw an F-150 driven by a good ol' boy at a speed under 80 mph?

Man. I am really confused now and it is too cold and dark to go outside and check my vehicles

I believe this statement to be correct. For example I THINK that if you look at the tire you might see 235/85/R16. I believe that the "R" would be the speed rating of 106mph. Be by all means google it or use the Tire Rack website. Lots of info there.

Load is not the same as Speed rating.

Our Chevy HD has load range E rubber on 18.5" rims. The speed rating appears to be R. I didnt see a traction rating anywhere.

the W123 needs H rated tires for some stupid reason