I understand the load and speed rating of tyres and also the fact that "XL" stands for extra load meaning that the side walls at reinforced more heavily.
What I don't understand is how important is the XL part is when selecting tyres.
For example:
I need a full set of tyres an I am toying with ordering the following but there is no reference to XL:
Am I better to plump for another set of Goodyears which are marked XL or go with the Michelins, seeing as they are of a suitable load rating?
What I don't understand is how important is the XL part is when selecting tyres.
For example:
I need a full set of tyres an I am toying with ordering the following but there is no reference to XL:
Michelin 255/45 R19 (104Y) PILOT SPORT 4 ACOUSTIC | Costc...
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has been designed for high performance and sport oriented vehicles. It is the latest in a line of high performance Michelin tyres designed to offer drivers excellent road-holding and braking performance, engineered specifically for high powered, sporty drivers and...
www.costco.co.uk
Am I better to plump for another set of Goodyears which are marked XL or go with the Michelins, seeing as they are of a suitable load rating?