Zathras
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Within some tire lines, depending on the size and aspect ratio, the tires are available in Standard Load or "XL". For example, many performance tires in the 245/45/18 size range happen to only be available as an "XL" tire, where the same make/model tire in a 245/50/18 configuration might be "SL" standard load. it varies with each make/model of tire.
I dimly understand that "XL" variations of a tire are built such that they can use higher tire pressures and carry additional load. This suggests to me that they might have a stiffer or thicker sidewall construction, but I don't know if it makes a real difference in handling or ride.
If you are choosing between two tires, all else being equal, is there any real downside to an XL tire?
I dimly understand that "XL" variations of a tire are built such that they can use higher tire pressures and carry additional load. This suggests to me that they might have a stiffer or thicker sidewall construction, but I don't know if it makes a real difference in handling or ride.
If you are choosing between two tires, all else being equal, is there any real downside to an XL tire?
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