Customers are often curious about the 'XL' designation that they see next to the size of certain tires. Because XL is commonly used as an abbreviation for extra large, many of them think that the XL tire will be a different size. When talking about tires, XL really means extra load. These…
…sized, standard load (SL) and extra load (XL) tires used on cars would be rated to carry the following loads at the inflation pressures indicated: Air Pressure (psi) 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 P235/75R15 SL 1543 1635 1753 1852 1940 2028 P235/75R15 XL 1543 1635 1753 1852 1940 2028 2105 2183 Note:…
Firestone WeatherGrip 205/65-15 XL Tire
…ContiSportContact 2 tires were XL rated tires. Generally, we recommend staying with a tire that has the same load capacity. This is especially important on 3/4-ton and 1-ton pic up trucks. However, for certain car applications it may be acceptable to use a standard load tire when an XL tire was O.E.…
Michelin CrossClimate%2B 205/60-16 XL Tire
…and reduce potential damage due to road impact. These strong tires will be branded with an "XL" or "RF" in their descriptions. Will the XL tire have an effect on my comfort? The "XL" tire will change the perception and feel of the vehicle. Tires that are engineered with…
…psi. In certain Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, XL tires are required to carry the weight of the vehicle. But for most vehicles, standard load tires would suffice. So why the move to XL if it's a harsher ride? I've ridden on both standard load tires and XL tires...and I can't tell a bit of difference.…
…Light Load (LL) 35 psi (240 kPa)* Standard Load (SL) 35 psi (240 kPa)* Extra Load (XL) 41 psi (280 kPa)* *In an effort to internationally harmonize load ratings and ranges, recently introduced and future LL, SL and XL P-Metric sizes will use ISO/Euro-metric maximum load pressures of 36 or 42 psi…
Goodyear WinterCommand 205/55-16 XL Tire
Goodyear WinterCommand 205/55-16 XL Tire
Firestone WeatherGrip 205/50-17 XL Tire
Michelin CrossClimate2 215/50-17 XL Tire
Firestone WeatherGrip 215/45-17 XL Tire
Michelin CrossClimate2 215/55-16 XL Tire
Goodyear WinterCommand 215/55-17 XL Tire
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