Right.

 

Yeti ( L&K 1.8 TSi )coming up to 3 years old, MOT due very soon & I know that it will get a tyres advisory, with a slim chance of fail ( depending on mood of tester    )

 

So looking at replacement tyres, and have noted that fitted are load 94 & speed W rated (168mph)a tad overkill given quoted top speed & Autobahn confirmed in an unrestricted clear area is 120.   

So am looking at 98W replacements as an option, however it is confusing that there seems to be questions that with this greater load rating fitted, the pressures will be different from the ones in the book ( & in the fuel filler cap ).

 

Does anyone know the the facts around this before i go and spend money ?

 

 

Just an observation, Skoda fitted Goodyear Efficient Grip to my new (2016) Yeti,

would this be a good starting point?

This Yeti tyre fitment guide is in my 2015 manual.

As 98 is higher than the minimum so they will be fine, but you may have a slightly harder ride.

16 hours ago, lfc958 said:

So looking at replacement tyres, and have noted that fitted are load 94 & speed W rated (168mph)a tad overkill given quoted top speed & Autobahn confirmed in an unrestricted clear area is 120.   

So am looking at 98W replacements as an option, however it is confusing that there seems to be questions that with this greater load rating fitted, the pressures will be different from the ones in the book ( & in the fuel filler cap ).

 

Does anyone know the the facts around this before i go and spend money ?

 

I'm confused - you suggest the standard 94W load/speed rating is overkill, but the 98W replacements you're looking at exceed this ?

 

But regarding load rating and pressures - although I've seen plenty of discussion/confusion online regarding pressures of extra load ("XL") tyres, I'm not aware of different pressures being needed between different (non-XL) load ratings.

I suspect (can't look right now) the pressures indicated on the sticker will be specific to a tyre size, but probably don't specify load rating, so the pressure will apply to all load variants of the size.

 

I tend to fit tyres with the highest speed/load rating I can get in the size, on the basis that I feel happier driving on tyres that are over-engineered...

You really need the minimum rating quoted by the manufacturer. Higher ratings result in stiffer tyres and thus ride comfort suffers. Check with Skoda (UK) and use the lowest rating , also tyres will be cheaper.

Comfort is not guaranteed if ever caught out on some dark wet night changing a wrecked tyre.

XL (Reinforced) sidewall tyres can be a godsend when hitting a pot hole you never spotted or could not avoid.

They do not guarantee you get away Scot free but they might just do.

 

As for XL tyres being less comfortable or more expensive, many might argue with that where they have used them on vehicles or had to replace tyres.

1 hour ago, Expatman said:

You really need the minimum rating quoted by the manufacturer. Higher ratings result in stiffer tyres and thus ride comfort suffers. Check with Skoda (UK) and use the lowest rating , also tyres will be cheaper.

Well it depends on what you want...different people want different things.

 

If comfort and/or price are your priorities, then yes.

If sharper turning/handling are your prorities and you're happy to sacrifice a little comfort, then no, go for the higher load/speed ratings.

Ta Guys

 

you seem to have confirmed what a majority of people say / guess that these higher loads can potentially give performance like when run flats were put on beemers.

 

I have found a mobile fitter in Kent that can get the ones I want at correct rating and match internet price including fitting & taking away old ones.

Must be an age thing, but I prefer a softer ride these days!

Slightly concerned my new car will be on 17" low profile tyres, when current one is on 16" ones.

Never felt these 16" wheels and taller tyre sidewalls were inadequate for roadholding, even when pressing on.

Also, check your car insurance provider.  Insurance can be invalidated if you don't use the prescribed speed/load rating and they WILL use any excuse to get out of paying up, if the worse should happen. 

 

 

Edited 27 April, 20179 yr by penguin17

I believe the stance on different loads etc varies by insurance company.

 

When I checked the wording on my policy it was basically as long as it meets or exceeds but without increasing the value of the car.

 

So I went for a higher rating and XL (sometimes you have to to get the right tyre size combo etc) as I knew I would be towing a caravan.