GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: When replacing tires, do not install a tire that is a smaller size or a lesser speed rating than the original equipment. The table below shows the speed rating used by GM.

Important: These speeds apply only at the tires full air pressure. An underinflated tire will not meet its speed rating capability.

Speed Symbol

Maximum Speed (km/h)

Maximum Speed (mph)

S

160

112

T

190

118

U

200

124

H

210

130

V

240

149

Z

Over 240

Over 149