Michelin PS2 owners...and Gary@Tirerack... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

digi · 03-19-2008, 11:31 PM

My question to all you ps2 owners, and gary too if you're listening, is what is the difference between xl (extra load) and non xl? What do most people have with an aftermarket 19" setup? I know with my specs- 245/35 there are two options on the tirerack website, one regular and one xl. Are there any differences, major or minor?

**Gary@TireRack** · 03-20-2008, 12:50 PM

Actually both the 245/35R18 are XL tires (error on the site). XL tires are simply rated to carry a heavier load and shouldn't differ much at all with a non XL tire.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

digi · 03-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Actually both the 245/35R18 are XL tires (error on the site). XL tires are simply rated to carry a heavier load and shouldn't differ much at all with a non XL tire.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

I'm a little confused here, as I was talking about 245/35 19 ps2's. I see only one listing for 245/35 18 on the site, and it is an xl rated. So did you mean to say that both the 19's on the site are xl rated, and it's a mistake on the site? But it one costs more and says bmw, which is inline with other various sizes that have xl and non xl ratings with a slight price difference. There must be some kind of difference- stiffer sidewalls maybe, slightly higher tire noise, etc? Can anyone elaborate???

iatacs19 · 03-20-2008, 07:46 PM

Use this link to check your size from the drop down, it will tell you if your size is XL or not:

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/ult...specifications

**Gary@TireRack** · 03-21-2008, 10:55 AM

Both 245/35R19's are XL as well as both 245/35R18.

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Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,865 iTrader: (1)	Actually both the 245/35R18 are XL tires (error on the site). XL tires are simply rated to carry a heavier load and shouldn't differ much at all with a non XL tire. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

03-20-2008, 07:46 PM	#4
iatacs19 Major General Drives: 335is Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,186 iTrader: (6)	Use this link to check your size from the drop down, it will tell you if your size is XL or not: http://www.michelinman.com/tires/ult...specifications __________________ If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. BMWCCA Referral

03-21-2008, 10:55 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,865 iTrader: (1)	Both 245/35R19's are XL as well as both 245/35R18. __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

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