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[Auto Addict]

Can't agree about the width of tyres, I used to own a Carlton 3ltr 24v Gsi, the tyres on that were wider than the Omegas, and that didn't tramline.

[feeutfo]

Continental Sports contact 3 Mo (Mercedes Only) 265 35 r18  97Y Extra load. Rear on a 9j sports star Rim.

No tram lining. At all.

[feeutfo]

Continental Sports contact 3 Ao1(Audi only)

235 45 ZR18 Extra load.  ...no other markings to indicate load.

Same tread pattern as Mo. Tram lines but acceptable. Almost.


No idea what the load rating is for this tyre. What does ZR mean?

[Lazydocker]

Z is speed rating

[feeutfo]

How to read what load rating this is?



Outer edge wear is the increased toe setting to minimise tram lining, it is a result of tramlining, not the cause...,and roundabouts, btw.

[doz]

Right I have 3 Talons 235/45/17 97 and one very old looking Michelin 235/45/17 94. Work on the car is rear air shocks 12 k miles.  Rear poly donuts 1 k miles. New genuine rear springs 15k miles.Going through all the recites the car has had no work to the front suspension. Steering is very tight but the front suspension does groan and creek however front wheel bearings done within 300 miles. I suffer no tramlining. or twitchy handling. Mis matched tyres are on the rear. I have an LSD fitted but it was the same with an open diff. I'm not suffering any uneven wear in fact I've got to throw one of the tyres away because it's perished not worn out. Next I'm going to change the wheels for 18" Irmys and eventually I want to drop the suspension on MV6 FL springs but keep the air shocks to deal with the LPG tank. Oh and fitting the LPG tank the extra weight didn't make any difference. So really my front suspension is worn at 73k miles and needs new shocks and wishbones.   

[Lazydocker]

How to read what load rating this is?



Outer edge wear is the increased toe setting to minimise tram lining, it is a result of tramlining, not the cause...,and roundabouts, btw.

They're Extra Load but don't look to have the numerical figure in that shot

[dbug]

Continental Sports contact 3 Ao1(Audi only)

235 45 ZR18 Extra load.  ...no other markings to indicate load.

Same tread pattern as Mo. Tram lines but acceptable. Almost.


No idea what the load rating is for this tyre. What does ZR mean?

Hope this helps you understand tyre markings, speed ratings, loadings etc - http://www.northstaffstyreandbattery.co.uk/tyre_markings_stoke_on_trent_5.html 

[05omegav6]

In the (very) small print there should be a max load in kgs/lbs

I would expect somewhere between 670 and 730kgs

[2woody]

the load rating will be on the tyre - you just haven't photographed it.

[feeutfo]

Ok, I'll have a look. Tomorrow.

[feeutfo]

Linglongs 245 40 18 zr 97w. No tram lining. (Lethal in the wet, buz on the brakes)

P zero, 235 45 17 r 97w rear. Westlake 235 45 ZR17 97W M+S front, on Pauls 2.6 estate. No tram lining.

[feeutfo]

In the (very) small print there should be a max load in kgs/lbs

I would expect somewhere between 670 and 730kgs

Ao1 max load 690kg

Which according to Dbugs chart is 95 load rating.

[feeutfo]

Thanks to Dbug btw.

[dbug]

Thanks to Dbug btw.

No problem - couldn't have you recommending tyres without understanding tyre markings, speed ratings or loadings

Pleased to have helped