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[omega2018]

any drawbacks with XL tyres?  for a Mitsubishi colt so not really needed.  just that xl are the cheapest for some reason.

[Lazydocker]

Can be slightly noisier due to the stiffer sidewall but other than that, very little.

[TheBoy]

Can impact handling subtly, sometimes for the better, sometimes not so. Dependent on tyre and application.

I'd try to keep the same across and axle - but then I wound try to keep brand, model, size, load index, tread depth etc etc the same across and axle.

[106pete]

Apparently the budget tyres don't bother to make 2 variants of normal and xl so just make xl, don't think it'll do any harm but be aware you should have the same rating on both sides of 1 axle

[STEMO]

I find that higher speed rated tyres, V or W, are cheaper than the H which are fine for most cars. Don't know why.

[TheBoy]

I find that higher speed rated tyres, V or W, are cheaper than the H which are fine for most cars. Don't know why.

If the manufacturer specifies a specific speed rating, you must stick to that or better it, irrespective of how fast your drive.  Failure to do so is not running the vehicle to manufacturers safety specs, which will likely invalidate insurance.  Same with load rating.

Although supposed to make life easy, those ratings are not as clear cut as the ratings make out, which is why the designers go to great lengths to publish the requirements.

[STEMO]

I find that higher speed rated tyres, V or W, are cheaper than the H which are fine for most cars. Don't know why.

If the manufacturer specifies a specific speed rating, you must stick to that or better it, irrespective of how fast your drive.  Failure to do so is not running the vehicle to manufacturers safety specs, which will likely invalidate insurance.  Same with load rating.

Although supposed to make life easy, those ratings are not as clear cut as the ratings make out, which is why the designers go to great lengths to publish the requirements.

Yes...I know. The wife's captur has XL michelins on for some reason, so it will get XL when it needs them (Not Michelin though)

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've had 2 x Runway Performance 926 XL fitted to my BMW today.  They're black and seem to go round and round OK. 

I'll report back if that changes!   

[Doctor Gollum]

I've had 2 x Runway Performance 926 XL fitted to my BMW today.  They're black and seem to go round and round OK. 

I'll report back if that changes!   

You won't be disappointed 

Mine still has winters on it

Be changing car before they come off

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've had 2 x Runway Performance 926 XL fitted to my BMW today.  They're black and seem to go round and round OK. 

I'll report back if that changes!   

You won't be disappointed 

Mine still has winters on it

Be changing car before they come off

Nothing wrong with that!    I had a set of Pirelli part worn winters on the back of the Omega that lasted for over two years. 

In fact they wore so well that I started to wonder if the rubber was growing back!