Has Anyone Used XL (Extra Load) Tyres on a 406?

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tonyredz
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Has Anyone Used XL (Extra Load) Tyres on a 406?

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Hello,

I will be in the market for new tyres in the near future. Have been looking online, some of the least expensive options for new tyres include XL/ reinforced tyres. I don't need reinforced tyres as I never carry anything heavy. I was just considering them as a.budget option.

Has anyone any experience of using XL tyres on their 406? I understand there's a trade off between XL possibly lasting longer against increase in fuel consumption & noise level etc, but depending on reviews some say it's minimal.

Black Circles currently offering £50 per corner fitted on Event Potentum Tyres on 205 / 55 / R16 / 94 W. XL

Not sure if XL are suitable for 406 Hdi & the limo-like ride you get on decent standard tyres, but car is 18 years old now & just had some outlay on welding & new timing belt, so considering budget options.

Would be interested to hear from anyone who has tried XL tyres on their 406. Or any budget tyre recommendations. Thanks.
batrst
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Re: Has Anyone Used XL (Extra Load) Tyres on a 406?

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tonyredz wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:55 pm Hello,

I will be in the market for new tyres in the near future. Have been looking online, some of the least expensive options for new tyres include XL/ reinforced tyres. I don't need reinforced tyres as I never carry anything heavy. I was just considering them as a.budget option.

Has anyone any experience of using XL tyres on their 406? I understand there's a trade off between XL possibly lasting longer against increase in fuel consumption & noise level etc, but depending on reviews some say it's minimal.

Black Circles currently offering £50 per corner fitted on Event Potentum Tyres on 205 / 55 / R16 / 94 W. XL

Not sure if XL are suitable for 406 Hdi & the limo-like ride you get on decent standard tyres, but car is 18 years old now & just had some outlay on welding & new timing belt, so considering budget options.

Would be interested to hear from anyone who has tried XL tyres on their 406. Or any budget tyre recommendations. Thanks.
the xl just mean that it have stroger side walls thats so not as much movement on tyre at min i run 195/65/50 and never had a problum and corners grate just depends on the tyre make
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