Tyres : Load Rating?

[CraigG]

I dread asking yet another question about tyres on this helpful forum.

We will need to change the Bridgestone Van tyres with a Load Rating of 109 that VW fitted to our van. Do people stick to van tyres with a higher load rating of 109 or do some people have fitted tyres with a load rating of 100 (Reinforced Xtra Load) that you would typically fit to a large SUV?

Actually Goodyear do make a tyre with a 104 load rating, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo 215/60 R17 H (104)

Having said that I have found Costco (if you're a member) look to be the best value for tyres. Although we can always contact our local Protyre for a deal.

 

[Black Forest]

Everyone loves a tyres thread so what could possibly go wrong!

IS the spec actually a 109 rated tyre, it seems high and will probably be a very stiff wall...

Our Beach has a 103 rated tyre and I appreciate an Ocean may be heavier but as I said, 109 seems high. A quick google shows a T32 van using 109 rated tyres but almost everything else on 103 / 104

 

[colintfcolintf]

Does it say the recommended sizes / ratings on the data plate with tyre pressures visible when you open the drivers door ? I think it does but not 100% sure from memory - photo of it is on my old phone !

 

[WelshGas]

I dread asking yet another question about tyres on this helpful forum.

We will need to change the Bridgestone Van tyres with a Load Rating of 109 that VW fitted to our van. Do people stick to van tyres with a higher load rating of 109 or do some people have fitted tyres with a load rating of 100 (Reinforced Xtra Load) that you would typically fit to a large SUV?

Actually Goodyear do make a tyre with a 104 load rating, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo 215/60 R17 H (104)

Having said that I have found Costco (if you're a member) look to be the best value for tyres. Although we can always contact our local Protyre for a deal.

The recommended minimum Load Rating is 103 and Speed Rating H.

You can fit higher if you wish But Not lower.

 

[CraigG]

Thank you. I've just looked and the information is on the sticker on the driver's door pillar. Last question...

Can you fit the 235/55 R17 (wider tyres) on the same original 17" alloys that VW fitted to the van with the 215/60 Bridgestone tyres? Thanks.

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you. I've just looked and the information is on the sticker on the driver's door pillar. Last question...

Can you fit the 235/55 R17 (wider tyres) on the same original 17" alloys that VW fitted to the van with the 215/60 Bridgestone tyres? Thanks.

Yes.

 

[Ocean100]

Thank you. I've just looked and the information is on the sticker on the driver's door pillar. Last question...

Can you fit the 235/55 R17 (wider tyres) on the same original 17" alloys that VW fitted to the van with the 215/60 Bridgestone tyres? Thanks.

Yes and you will be surprised how much more pleasant the ride is, much smoother less crashy.

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

Thank you. I've just looked and the information is on the sticker on the driver's door pillar. Last question...

Can you fit the 235/55 R17 (wider tyres) on the same original 17" alloys that VW fitted to the van with the 215/60 Bridgestone tyres? Thanks.

The 235's also run at around 10psi less than the 215's.

 

[CraigG]

The 235's also run at around 10psi less than the 215's.

Yes I noticed this on the van sticker on the door frame. I'll probably go for the...

Michelin
CrossClimate 3
235/55 R17 103 Y
All season
XL load

Unless anyone thinks that's mad.

 

[Beeechke1]

I believe the reason for the 215,s is to leave enough room for snow chains to be fitted, of course this may not be of interest for you. But as said above the ride is a bit harsh and we have had need to use chains in the Alps on winter ski trips. But I do like all season tyres even for getting off a grass pitch in the wet.

 

[The Little Red Cali]

Yes I noticed this on the van sticker on the door frame. I'll probably go for the...

Michelin
CrossClimate 3
235/55 R17 103 Y
All season
XL load

Unless anyone thinks that's mad.

I have exactly that and they’ve been excellent in all weather conditions. Pretty quiet and ride quality very good at 3.0bar all round. Not had any issues.

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

Yes I noticed this on the van sticker on the door frame. I'll probably go for the...

Michelin
CrossClimate 3
235/55 R17 103 Y
All season
XL load

Unless anyone thinks that's mad.

Perfect, I have been looking to get mine swapped. The Y rated ones are all I could find. Your good for 186mph with those on!

 

[Ocean100]

Just fitted Michelin CC2 to mine albeit 18 inch wheels and very pleased with the ride.

 

[Up10]

Just fitted Michelin CC2 to mine albeit 18 inch wheels and very pleased with the ride.View attachment 147935View attachment 147936

Us too. All round! Now looking forward to going 182mph round corners! Is that right @CaliforniaPhil ?

 

[Zen Dog]

Captain sensible here on GT Radial Maxmiler pro. Decent price, high load, quiet and smooth. Only reservation is the tread is not very chunky so may have to rely on the plastic grippy plates in very wet fields.

 

[Skiver]

Yes I noticed this on the van sticker on the door frame. I'll probably go for the...

Michelin
CrossClimate 3
235/55 R17 103 Y
All season
XL load

Unless anyone thinks that's mad.

This is what I run. Highly recommend them.

 

[Jane and Lee on Tour]

We have been running Michelin Cross Climate 2 235/55R17 103Y Extra Load for a couple of years and very happy with performance. No issues driving on snow in ski resort with excellent traction. Also noticing that tyre wear is minimal compared to the previous tyres fitted.

 

[The Fockers]

Yes I noticed this on the van sticker on the door frame. I'll probably go for the...

Michelin
CrossClimate 3
235/55 R17 103 Y
All season
XL load

Unless anyone thinks that's mad.

Those are what I fitted in February and am very happy with them. I've drove down to Portugal two weeks ago, through some really big storms and they handled very nicely.