Tyres for MPVs
Reinforced, Extra Load or Commercial tyres
Heavy vehicles and loads place greater demands on the tyres - they run hotter and would be more susceptible to failure if they were not of the correct specification.
Most Multi-Purpose-Vehicles (MPVs) are heavier and can carry more load than a car of similar size. As a result most MPV manufacturers now specify reinforced, extra load or commercial tyres to cope with the additional weight and provide the increased carrying capacity.
Though it may not be mentioned specifically in the handbook that the vehicle is fitted with reinforced tyres it's important to make sure that any replacement tyres match the specification of the tyres fitted when the car was new.
Markings
To check if your vehicle is fitted with extra load capacity tyres look for the following markings on the tyre sidewall:
- XL – Extra Load
- RNF – Reinforced
- C – Commercial
If you're unsure which specification of tyre should be fitted to your car you should contact the vehicle manufacturer or one of their appointed dealers.
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4 February 2008