XL (extra load) tyres on cars that don't need them?

Iceweasel

Are you sure of that size - 205/55 16 94 XL H or V rated is a pretty common size.

Continental make 2 tyres with that specification.

http://www.conti-tyrefinder.co.uk/index.php

Also Michelin, Dunlop, Goodyear, Vredestein, etc etc.

Loads to choose from.

In fact I couldn't find any of the top 20 manufacturers who don't make a 205/55 16 XL tyre.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s291p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_16_inch_R16_inch_-_205_55_16_205_55R16

Most of the top brands are around £70 to £80 each.

thenudeone

It also needs a load rating 98, hence the problems (I should have said earlier)

Iceweasel

thenudeone wrote: »

It also needs a load rating 98, hence the problems (I should have said earlier)

Are you absolutely sure that the size is 205/55 16 and not 225/55 16 which is 98 load rated.

I've never heard of the combination of size and load you need.

What vehicle is this for?

I'm intrigued.

Shaolin_Monkey

Is it an MPV by any chance?

It does look like 98 load rating tyres are indeed incredibly rare in that size.. The Bridgestone ER30C is one, as you mentioned. And there's a few 'T' rated winter tyres available but nowt else. I'd be wondering if any other size was permissible (check the manual or maybe try a specialist forum for the vehicle if there is one).

thenudeone

It's for a SEAT Alhambra, and the only tyre I have ever found is the Bridgestone ER30C.