Confused by tyre labelling
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:59 am
Switching to non runflats on my E89
Do I need reinforced "XL" rated?
Do I need BMW "*" fitting?
Do I need reinforced "XL" rated?
Do I need BMW "*" fitting?
Rob
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Confused by tyre labelling
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Confused by tyre labelling
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:16 pm
You don’t need the special Bmw tyres, most choose xl tyres as the reinforced sidewall gives more positive handling
Rob
Rob
Confused by tyre labelling
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:46 pm
As Rob says, star marked are just 'approved' by BMW, so should only be an issue if the car is under warranty and a claim is made.
Extra Load (XL) should be fitted if the car was designed for them. Yours was. Most bigger sizes are XL anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem finding them.
Extra Load (XL) should be fitted if the car was designed for them. Yours was. Most bigger sizes are XL anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem finding them.
Confused by tyre labelling
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:48 pm
Thank you both 
Confused by tyre labelling
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:44 pm
No and no..
As others have said often BMW E89 OE sized tyres usually come only with one load rating..
As others have said often BMW E89 OE sized tyres usually come only with one load rating..