What's the difference between 87Y XL, 83V, 83Y? That's on 205/45/R16

Thanks

Ollie

87 is a higher load rating than 83.. XL means the tyre is reinforced and the difference between V W Y is the speed rating.

Great thanks

Also do these tyres have a good wear rating?

Edited 5 July, 201412 yr by Metty92

Great thanks

Also do these tyres have a good wear rating?

No

 

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/

 

J.

Thanks J, although the tyre wear isn't brilliant, they seem to have quite a decent rating on everything else. I think for the price they seem pretty good. 

 

The other question is, i'm running 205/45/16 at the moment, can i go to 215's on standard alloys & ride height without rubbing on lock?

Probably see http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

Less than half a cm difference on standard = bugger all

 

I personally wouldn't want a taller tyre though, christ will it roll through the corners !

215's making the tyre wider, i'd keep my 45 profile, but I presume I wouldn't scrape my arches?

Edited 9 July, 201411 yr by Metty92

I bought Rainsport 2s last year and have had to replace both fronts due to punctures. Never had a puncture before on Bridgestones.

On both occassions it was the tyre wall that ripped on a pot hole!!! I'd not buy Rainsports again.

The Rainsport 3's seem to have quite a higher rating compared to the RS2's. What bridgestones do you run?