What Does 95W Mean on a Tire? Load and Speed Explained

On a tire sidewall, 95W is the service description: 95 is the load index, allowing 1,521 pounds (690 kilograms) per tire under its specified test conditions, while W is the speed symbol for a maximum rated speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). The code does not specify tire size, pressure, vehicle payload, or driving speed. […]