Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> writes:

> "N810 195 R14C 106/104N 8PR BSW, CN
> Speedindex N: the tire's speed capacity is up to 87 mph/140 km/h !
> Load Range D"
>
> You and I have a different experience with "temporary" spares. I've
> never had one, driven on one that was "only rated at 87 mph". Mine
> have all been 40 mph.

I was looking at this chart, which shows "N" as the 2nd lowest speed
rating, "M" is lower and rated for temporary spares.

http://www.dunntire.com/Learning_Center/Tire_Speed_Ratings

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL