Reinforced tyres

Reinforced tyres have stronger sidewalls than conventional SL (Standard Load) tyres. They're designed to support heavy loads and more pressure. They're used on vehicles that are powerful or heavy, or both.

How can I identify an XL or reinforced tyre?

Depending on the manufacturer, reinforced tyres are identified by a specific marking located on the sidewall:

  • RFD, RF, REINF (for Reinforced)
    RFD, RF, REINF (for Reinforced)
  • XL (extra load)
    XL (extra load)

What are the pros and cons of reinfoced or XL tyres?

Pros:

  • Better mileage.
  • Better impact resistance.
  • Better stability at high speeds and on corners.
  • Better traction and ability to transfer power to the ground.

Cons:

  • Ever so slightly louder, around 1 dB
  • Less comfortable due to more rigid sidewalls.
  • Slight increase in fuel consumption as tyres are heavier.

Remember that the cons are more theoretical than they are noticeable on the road. But you can be sure of the performance-related advantages.

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Tracmax X Privilo TX-1

Tracmax X Privilo TX-1

195/55 R16 91V
XL
C B A 69 db
Summer tyre
98 Reviews
£63.49
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Tomket Sport

Tomket Sport

205/55 R16 94W
XL
C B B 69 db
Summer tyre
479 Reviews
£40.19
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Goodride SW608 Snowmaster

Goodride SW608 Snowmaster

225/45 R17 94V
XL3PMSF
C C B 72 db
Winter tyre
573 Reviews
£79.28
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Tomket Sport

Tomket Sport

245/45 R18 100W
XL
C B 69 db
Summer tyre
479 Reviews
£57.79
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

185/65 R15 92H
XL3PMSF
C C B 71 db
All season tyre
1263 Reviews
£62.39
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Tomket Sport

Tomket Sport

225/45 R18 95W
XL
C B B 69 db
Summer tyre
479 Reviews
£50.78
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Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750

Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750

205/55 R16 94V
XLFR3PMSF
C B B 72 db
All season tyre
832 Reviews
£75.49
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Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

225/40 ZR18 92Y
XL
C B A 69 db
Summer tyre
553 Reviews
£49.88
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

185/60 R15 88H
XL3PMSF
C C B 71 db
All season tyre
1263 Reviews
£34.88
Free shipping
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 K127

Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 K127

225/40 ZR18 92Y
XL
C A B 72 db
Summer tyre
505 Reviews
£79.88
Free shipping
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Tracmax X Privilo TX-1

Tracmax X Privilo TX-1

215/55 R16 97W
XL
C B A 69 db
Summer tyre
98 Reviews
£54.68
Free shipping
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Tomket Allyear 3

Tomket Allyear 3

185/55 R15 86H
XL3PMSF
C C B 71 db
All season tyre
175 Reviews
£47.69
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Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

215/50 ZR17 95W
XL
C B A 69 db
Summer tyre
553 Reviews
£73.28
Free shipping
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

215/50 R17 95W
XLFP
B A A 69 db
Summer tyre
490 Reviews
£99.19
Free shipping
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Pirelli Powergy

Pirelli Powergy

225/40 R18 92Y
XLMFS
B A B 70 db
Summer tyre
194 Reviews
£81.89
Free shipping
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Tomket Sport

Tomket Sport

275/35 R20 102W
XL
C B B 73 db
Summer tyre
479 Reviews
£67.79
Free shipping
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Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho Ecsta PS71

225/40 ZR18 92Y
XL
D A B 72 db
Summer tyre
370 Reviews
£63.08
Free shipping
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

205/50 R17 93W
XL
B A A 69 db
Summer tyre
490 Reviews
£97.99
Free shipping
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Tracmax Transporter RF19

Tracmax Transporter RF19

195/75 R16C 110/108R
10PRXL
C C B 71 db
Summer tyre
33 Reviews
£55.88
Free shipping
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135

205/45 R17 88V
XL
B A A 69 db
Summer tyre
490 Reviews
£84.89
Free shipping
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