Tyre loads

scott7 · 01-02-2014, 04:37 PM

I'm about to buy a set of Michelin pilot supersports, the only ones I can find listed on line are rated extra load, which the car does not need.

Would the extra load tyres(93 fronts instead of 89, 96 rears instead of 92)
Make the ride harsher or should I just buy the extra load tyres as I've not yet found the tyre I want in the correct load rating, apart from company's like Ats who are much more expensive than others, thanks in advance, Scott.

scott7 · 03-02-2014, 06:37 PM

Nobody?.

Das Chin · 03-02-2014, 08:04 PM

I doubt it would make the ride harsher as they are not like the run flats. I would pay more attention to the tyre pressures.

its just there if you need to. I have run a heavier load tyre on other cars and it seemed to not make zero difference.

I have heard that the XL rated tyres have stiffer side walls but that tends to be for loads over 100 like on 4x4s

unless you were racing then I doubt any of us can really notice for every day use and the odd track day!!

I would ring up one of the tyre manufacturers and their UK HQ division to ask them. am sure Michelin have a technical desk you can speak too?

tell them your car came with them on, not the OEM, you are a bit worried etc etc.

Trawler · 06-02-2014, 09:21 AM

Have them on my car, no problem road or having fun at Milbrook

scott7 · 06-02-2014, 08:24 PM

Thanks, I've ordered pilot super sports, only available in the extra load option anyway.

**shimmy** · 06-02-2014, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott7

Thanks, I've ordered pilot super sports, only available in the extra load option anyway.

Trawler · 06-02-2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott7

Thanks, I've ordered pilot super sports, only available in the extra load option anyway.

Remember just because the tyres can take it you can't load up the cardboard boot.

01-02-2014, 04:37 PM	#1
scott7 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 149 Casino cash: $5677	Tyre loads I'm about to buy a set of Michelin pilot supersports, the only ones I can find listed on line are rated extra load, which the car does not need. Would the extra load tyres(93 fronts instead of 89, 96 rears instead of 92) Make the ride harsher or should I just buy the extra load tyres as I've not yet found the tyre I want in the correct load rating, apart from company's like Ats who are much more expensive than others, thanks in advance, Scott.

03-02-2014, 08:04 PM	#3
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	I doubt it would make the ride harsher as they are not like the run flats. I would pay more attention to the tyre pressures. its just there if you need to. I have run a heavier load tyre on other cars and it seemed to not make zero difference. I have heard that the XL rated tyres have stiffer side walls but that tends to be for loads over 100 like on 4x4s unless you were racing then I doubt any of us can really notice for every day use and the odd track day!! I would ring up one of the tyre manufacturers and their UK HQ division to ask them. am sure Michelin have a technical desk you can speak too? tell them your car came with them on, not the OEM, you are a bit worried etc etc. __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red

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03-02-2014, 06:37 PM	#2
scott7 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 149 Casino cash: $5677	Nobody?.

06-02-2014, 09:21 AM	#4
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Have them on my car, no problem road or having fun at Milbrook

06-02-2014, 08:24 PM	#5
scott7 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 149 Casino cash: $5677	Thanks, I've ordered pilot super sports, only available in the extra load option anyway.