Tyres: Reinforced, Extra load, Load index ???????

[1990gti]

My tyres are 215/55x16 and are a bit thin.

I'm looking around and am a bit confused about the different types. I think an Alhambra can use any tyre with a load index of 95 or over due the the weight of the vehicle. Am I right and are reinforced the same as extra load and tyres above 85 load index??

I wouldn't mind fitting some 17" mk5 golf or Audi wheels instead. What tyre would I need for a 17" rim on a 2000 mk2 Alhambra?

Thanks in advance.

 

[100andthirty]

if you get 17" wheels, then tyres that will give you the same overall diameter are 225/45X17. They need to be reinforced. These are fitted as standard to the stylance manual model

 

[1990gti]

Am I right thinking Alhambras need a minumum load index of 95 meaning any tyre thats 95 or over is reinforced?

 

[100andthirty]

mine are - according to the official info (the flap on the fuel filler!) - 225/45x17 94W. That's reinforced. Tyre pressures for medium load are 42psi all round. They were standard fitment on the car. Personally would have preferred 16" for extra comfort!

 

[1990gti]

So 94 and over. All the ones I like seem to have 91's on

 

[seremotors]

tyres should be clearly marked 'reinforced' or 'extra load' as I had this query at MOT. Also has insurance implications . . . . I stuck 225/40 18's on mine and found Fuldas were best quality although all Tornado brand tyres are very cheap and reasonably good. Any decent tyre fitter should be able to advise - try www.alloywheels.com they have been great with my orders for the dealership.

 

[Stu B]

Im on 18's Cooper Zeon's - Nice tyre good grip re-enforced extra load .....

Sure the picture is on here somewhere...

But ere's another one

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/Stu_B_2007/DSC00338.jpg

 

[1990gti]

I ended up getting some 94 load rated tyres on some Audi rims
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/1990gti/Sunny039.jpg

I'm getting rid already though, I p/x'd my mk4 golf for a mk2 Golf VR6 and also took some wheels off the guy as part of the deal. They are 7x17" 2 piece split rims of a VW ????????? something. Here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/1990gti/Image021-2.jpg