XL tyres... Why??
Discussion
I'm looking at tyres for my Yeti. It's a relatively small, light car but most tyre options are extra load. A quick Google suggests the pro argument is that they're stronger and can run higher pressures.
Which seems pointless unless you're driving a laden MPV.
It just sounds like a recipe for a harsher ride.
Am I wrong??
Which seems pointless unless you're driving a laden MPV.
It just sounds like a recipe for a harsher ride.
Am I wrong??
nickfrog said:
Just look at the OE load rating for your car and ignore the XL thing.
They only put the XL thing when that load rating has reached a certain level, and that level varies depending on the size.
In other words it's of no value, although I just don't know why it's there at all.
I want 94, most are 98/XL. Perhaps it's put in as a warning of harsh ride?? They only put the XL thing when that load rating has reached a certain level, and that level varies depending on the size.
In other words it's of no value, although I just don't know why it's there at all.
jeremyc said:
Camskill list a choice of 20 different tyres in 225/50R17 with a 94 (non XL) load rating (use the filter to select the load rating). 
From Sunny at £49 a corner to Continental at £126 each.
Not today though goddammit!! From Sunny at £49 a corner to Continental at £126 each.
And they list 89 XL tyres. I guess it's just a result of increased car sizes.
I went through each local protyre franchise in turn and found what I wanted in the right load rating. Roll on 
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