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Interspersed with these sizing numbers, you're likely to find other letters that~~'ll~~ appear as such: 160/70VR 16, 170/60R 16V, or in other ~~combinations~~. These two extra letters indicate speed rating and tire construction.

Interspersed with these sizing numbers, you're likely to find other letters that appear as such: 160/70VR 16, 170/60R 16V, or in other combination. These two extra letters indicate speed rating and tire construction.

Each letter in the speed rating notes the maximum speed a tire can sustain under its recommended load capacity. For instance, V is equivalent to a maximum speed of 149 mph. Because this rating system was created in Europe, the increments per letter are in 10 kilometers per hour.

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	Interspersed with these sizing numbers, you're likely to find other letters that~~'ll~~ appear as such: 160/70VR 16, 170/60R 16V, or in other ~~combinations~~. These two extra letters indicate speed rating and tire construction.		Interspersed with these sizing numbers, you're likely to find other letters that appear as such: 160/70VR 16, 170/60R 16V, or in other combination. These two extra letters indicate speed rating and tire construction.

	Each letter in the speed rating notes the maximum speed a tire can sustain under its recommended load capacity. For instance, V is equivalent to a maximum speed of 149 mph. Because this rating system was created in Europe, the increments per letter are in 10 kilometers per hour.		Each letter in the speed rating notes the maximum speed a tire can sustain under its recommended load capacity. For instance, V is equivalent to a maximum speed of 149 mph. Because this rating system was created in Europe, the increments per letter are in 10 kilometers per hour.