Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load?

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Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load?

I would like to replace my factory fit summer tyres with Michelin CrossClimate.

However the factory fit tyres are standard load 94 rating, whereas in the equivalent size the CrossClimate tyres are extra load 98 rating. Are there any disadvantages or limitations to fitting extra load tyres instead of standard load ? Would the recommended tyre pressures be the same ?

The car is the Vitara BoosterJet with factory fit 215/55R17 94V.

Asked on 14 August 2016 by JS

Answered by Honest John

Not in my experience and I've been on exactly that size of Cross Climates for the last 10,000 miles. If the ride feels a bit hard, drop the cold pressures to 31PSI which is where I have them on an HR-V diesel. As soon as you drive 20 miles the tyres heat up and the pressure increases by about 3PSI so you won't be 'underinflating' the tyres.

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