XL tyres for towing?

MikeS100 · Apr 26th, 2018, 14:32

Hi all,

I'm just about to order some new rear tyres for the V70. Is there an advantage to the higher load rating XL tyres or are the standard '88' rating tyres ok? I imagine standard would be fine as it's only an extra 75kg on the tow ball but thought I would gauge opinions before I order.

Thanks

classicswede · Apr 26th, 2018, 22:52

In my case of tyres the XL were only a fraction more. The S80 executive I had was supposed to run them any. When I transfered the wheels over to the V90 I have just continued to replace with XL tyres as it does sometimes get well loaded.

Ride is no harsher with them so having the extra safe load capacity is a good thing in my eyes.

MikeS100 · Apr 26th, 2018, 23:11

Thanks for the reply. I do normally go for the XL on my C70 as I like the idea of a slightly stronger side wall and I agree there doesn't seem to be much difference in ride, but for some reason XL tyres seem to be quite limited for the V70, probably because it's only 15 inch wheels.

Maybe my original question should have been shall I settle for a different tyre that's XL rated rather than get the tyre I want at a lower rating?

classicswede · Apr 27th, 2018, 00:09

Not much choice of XL tyres in 15 inch. You might have to settle for normal tyres.

Good choice in 17 inch so keep your eyes peeled for cheap 17 inch wheels

Apr 26th, 2018, 14:32	#1
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	XL tyres for towing? Hi all, I'm just about to order some new rear tyres for the V70. Is there an advantage to the higher load rating XL tyres or are the standard '88' rating tyres ok? I imagine standard would be fine as it's only an extra 75kg on the tow ball but thought I would gauge opinions before I order. Thanks __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Apr 26th, 2018, 22:52	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	In my case of tyres the XL were only a fraction more. The S80 executive I had was supposed to run them any. When I transfered the wheels over to the V90 I have just continued to replace with XL tyres as it does sometimes get well loaded. Ride is no harsher with them so having the extra safe load capacity is a good thing in my eyes. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 26th, 2018, 23:11	#3
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Thanks for the reply. I do normally go for the XL on my C70 as I like the idea of a slightly stronger side wall and I agree there doesn't seem to be much difference in ride, but for some reason XL tyres seem to be quite limited for the V70, probably because it's only 15 inch wheels. Maybe my original question should have been shall I settle for a different tyre that's XL rated rather than get the tyre I want at a lower rating? __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Apr 27th, 2018, 00:09	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Not much choice of XL tyres in 15 inch. You might have to settle for normal tyres. Good choice in 17 inch so keep your eyes peeled for cheap 17 inch wheels __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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