everfeb99TL

The 99TL came with 205/60/16-91V tires. In January I put 205/60/16-89S winter tires on. Will these winter tires give me some kind of a problem down the road.
In the winter the car is used mostly around town. Just occasionally on the highway at 60 or so mph. These rare highway trips are usually around 20 miles one way although there could be one maybe two 200 mile trips over the full winter.
I keep the winter tires at 33psi.
Am I heading for problems somehow, I know now the load rating on these winters is not as high as OEM. Is this a big deal considering the limited amount of winter driving we do?
Should I maybe increase psi by a few?
Thanks for any help guys.
everfeb99TL

they seem fine to me so far

derrick

A load rating difference between 89 and rating of 91 is not that big. What's the maximum pressure for the winter tires you have? I would probably advise to add air to at least 80% of the max pressure stamped on the sidewall -- maybe closer to 90% to satisfy the load rating difference of the tire.

One thing is for sure -- your ride will be a little smoother since the sidewall won't be as stiff. However, it's winter, so the winter tires are a little colder and noisier than an all-season. A trade-off. I don't anticipate you having problems with your setup ... you travel mainly short distances, right?

fsttyms1

No you wont have a problem with the lower load rating.
Do you plan on keeping the winter tires on all summer? I wouldnt suggest it.