08KBP_VA

Found my A spec wheels and beinging refinished, my question is relative to the tires themselves.

The stock tire size for 18's is 245 45 18 I believe. I have a set of tires 245 40 18 (

08KBP_VA

Nevermind I got my answer after a bunch of research

oo7spy

What was the question?



Get the proper load rating, and you will be fine.

08KBP_VA

Ahh looks like my post got cut off, oops.

I was trying to determine if the tire size I had would fit, it does but I did not check load rating. Is that the same as the max load stated in kgs and lbs on the tire? If so I cant readily find that on tire rack on their tires for sale or where the load rating recommendations are for the RL.

NBP04TL4ME

Load rating is the number following the tire size and before the speed rating.

245/45/18 93W

93 in the example above. If you are looking at tirerack there is tons of info there about how to read the sidewall including load rating and speed rating, etc........

08KBP_VA

Just found the same with a chat session with them. Matter solved

oo7spy

Typically, load ratings and sidewall heights are proportional. Your alternate tire size has a smaller sidewall, so that is why I brought it up. Some models have better load ratings for smaller side walls than others, but your load rating is a critical safety metric and should always be used appropriately.

08KBP_VA

Thanks 007...Verified the load rating on the tires I have are a 93 vs the 96 thats the minimum I am finding for the correct tire size for my RL. While the difference is minimal Im not willing to take any chances just for a couple hundred bucks for new tires.

Thanks for pointing this out. Though it may never be an issue Im not a huge risk taker and rather be safe than sorry.

oo7spy

Good man.