General Tyre Query
Discussion
Hi guys,
Happy to admit tyres are not my area of speciality so reaching out to you guys for a bit of advice.
My E Tron has 265/45/21 W (108) tyres currently and when searching by the regi this is the recommended tyre.
My question relates to the load rating of 108. I have found a number of tyres with the same 265/45/21 W but with a load rating of 104. So my question is would the 104 load rating be safe? Difference in cost is around 100 a corner so not insignificant.
Appreciate any advice
Happy to admit tyres are not my area of speciality so reaching out to you guys for a bit of advice.
My E Tron has 265/45/21 W (108) tyres currently and when searching by the regi this is the recommended tyre.
My question relates to the load rating of 108. I have found a number of tyres with the same 265/45/21 W but with a load rating of 104. So my question is would the 104 load rating be safe? Difference in cost is around 100 a corner so not insignificant.
Appreciate any advice
Donbarto5 said:
Hi guys,
Happy to admit tyres are not my area of speciality so reaching out to you guys for a bit of advice.
My E Tron has 265/45/21 W (108) tyres currently and when searching by the regi this is the recommended tyre.
My question relates to the load rating of 108. I have found a number of tyres with the same 265/45/21 W but with a load rating of 104. So my question is would the 104 load rating be safe? Difference in cost is around 100 a corner so not insignificant.
Appreciate any advice
No. You can user lower speed ratings but you can’t use lower load index tyres. Assuming 108 is the correct original spec for the car, of course.Happy to admit tyres are not my area of speciality so reaching out to you guys for a bit of advice.
My E Tron has 265/45/21 W (108) tyres currently and when searching by the regi this is the recommended tyre.
My question relates to the load rating of 108. I have found a number of tyres with the same 265/45/21 W but with a load rating of 104. So my question is would the 104 load rating be safe? Difference in cost is around 100 a corner so not insignificant.
Appreciate any advice
Government MOT site states
"Check the manufacturer’s plate to find the maximum laden weight of an axle. You must check that the tyres fitted have a load rating that can carry the laden weight of the axle."
108 is 1,000kg supporting
104 is 900kg supporting
If would 'suggest' the 104's would be ok, if your car is overall sub 3,600kg? or sub 1,800 on each axle.
Gassing Station | Suspension, Brakes & Tyres | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff