Mixing tyre numbers...Ok or not?

[Mr Bigglesworth]

Need to replace my two tyres, narrowed down the choices of which tyre but I'm a little confused by the numbers after the 225/45/17.

Currently I have Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 91Y, and some of these tyres I can only get my hands on are available in both 91Y and 94Y XL (Eagle F1 Assym) or 94Y XL (Vredestein).

So question is will it make a diifference having a 91Y on the front and 94Y XL on the back?

 

[Fl@pper]

Speed Symbol "V" For vehicles with a speed capability not exceeding 240 Km/h (e.g. 225/55 R 15 91V) 150 mph
Speed Symbol "W" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 270 Km/h (e.g. 225/60 R 15 96W) 167 mph
Speed Symbol "Y" For vehicles having speed capability not exceeding 300 Km/h (e.g. 275/40 R 18 94Y) 180 mph

 

[traumapat]

Does the XL stand for extra load? I might be wrong but thought leons had to have XL tyres?

 

[Dajmin]

There is another thread about it here that I can't link to due to my noob status
Change the numbers in the URL after the t=? to 116004 and you'll find that most people seem to think it's necessary to go with the XL options on the Cupra.

 

[Shaunyboy]

the number is the tyre load

91 is 615kg and 94 is 670kgs.

Aslong as their changed in axels then there shouldent be no problem. Id put the 94 XL on the front as thats where the weight is.

 

[Mr Bigglesworth]

There is another thread about it here that I can't link to due to my noob status
Change the numbers in the URL after the t=? to 116004 and you'll find that most people seem to think it's necessary to go with the XL options on the Cupra.

Seems that thread leans to XL on the LCR if 18" tyres, LC shoule be fine with 91Ys (that was standard fit)

 

[Shaunyboy]

What car do you have as we cant say for sure untill you say.

 

[Mr Bigglesworth]

Soz, it's a 1.8T LC