I'm interested in a set of Vrederstein Quatracs for my VW Golf. The vehicle specs for a load range 91SL tire. They are not available anywhere, however, the tire stores have the exact same tire in the same size but with load rating 94XL. The 94XL increase the load capacity by about 500lbs for the four tires.
Are there any drawbacks to going with the greater load rated 94 tires over the 91? Especially on such a small car and with the fact that I almost never have much of a load in the car beside me and a dog?
Tire sellers say "buy the 94XL -- it's fine."
Vredestein says "choose tires that meet or exceed the spec rating." They didn't answer my questions about any possible differences in rolling resistance, fuel mileage, weight, handling, etc.
Any tire experts that can weigh in?
Thanks up front!
Are there any drawbacks to going with the greater load rated 94 tires over the 91? Especially on such a small car and with the fact that I almost never have much of a load in the car beside me and a dog?
Tire sellers say "buy the 94XL -- it's fine."
Vredestein says "choose tires that meet or exceed the spec rating." They didn't answer my questions about any possible differences in rolling resistance, fuel mileage, weight, handling, etc.
Any tire experts that can weigh in?
Thanks up front!