Tyre code 91Y FP TL - what does it mean?!

[Danith]

Looking to buy some on Camskill but there are so many codes!

What does 91Y FP TL mean?

What's XL?

 

[George182]

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/reading-tyre-markings-advice.html

 

[Danith]

Cheers got it. My super slow laptop allowed me to search within the year.

Ok so TL is just tubeless, 91 is the weight load index, Y is 186mph max.

So XL is extra load - Do I really need XL for a 1997 3 series that's hardly used as a passenger car never mind carrying anything?!

 

[George182]

I wouldn't have thought so mate

 

[Danith]

Cheers mate.

 

[Danith]

Well it's been a lesson. Turns out the tyres the guy put on before were only 87 load index as were 215 40 17 - so might explain the crap ride.

So if I get the 225 45 17 with 91 load index I'll be ok and that's actually the recommended LI.

Cheers.