What Is The Speed Rating in Mile Per Hour for L on Trailer Tires?

Question:

Trailer tire ST 205/75R14 6 PR Load Range C 100/96L What is the speed rating for L?

asked by: Steve B

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you are looking at a tire similar to the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # 274-000012. The speed rating you mention of "L" is a max of 75 mph. If tires have this higher speed rating, they are labeled L or M (81 mph). If they don't have the L or M speed rating, ST tires are limited to 65 mph max.

If you want that higher speed rating, I recommend the Provider ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TR20514 or the slightly larger and higher load range Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # TTWTRTM2157514D. I've attached an article to help further.

expert reply by: Jason S

Chuck

5/28/2024

Hi Jason, I’m pulling a 2,000lbs boat with these same tires and going 600 miles, can I go 75 miles per hour? Thank you

Jerred H.

5/30/2024

@Chuck Yes, you can! Both the Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire item # TTWTRTM2157514D and the Item # TR20514 are rated for speeds up to 81 mph.