Tyre load question

[V1NNY]

Hi i have a mk2 1999 1.4 clio and im looking to purchase 205/40/17s but what tyre load should i go for? 80W or 84W?

 

[McBunny]

you dont need w rated tyres on yours what speed rating were the original tyres fitted to it ??

 

[V1NNY]

Cant remember what the original tyres were changed them that many times, I was just wondering what load rating i should get 80 or 84 etc? thanks

 

[V1NNY]

BUMP

 

[V1NNY]

Help please!

 

[Mole]

The higher the number, the more weight the tyre can take, not that its really important on a clio.

80 - 450kg per wheel
81 - 462kg
82 - 475kg
83 - 487kg
84 - 500kg

think 82 is the most common one which is fine

 

[V1NNY]

Is there any difference between 80-84 grip wise or comfort?

 

[White16valver]

If the tyre has to take more weight then it might be sturdier therefore a little bit heavier, which increases unsprung weight and makes controlling the wheels more difficult for the suspension.

I doubt theres any real noticeable difference though to be honest.

 

[V1NNY]

im looking to get 205/40/17 either eagle f1s or bridgestones but both of them come in 80 and 84 so i dont know which ones to get

 

[White16valver]

Where are you getting them from and what are the prices of them all?

 

[V1NNY]

Im going to buy them from mytyres.co.uk there about £80 i think