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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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

185/65 R15 92H
XL3PMSF
C C B 71 db
All season tyre
1431 Reviews
€50.09
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

195/55 R16 91V
XL3PMSF
C C B 72 db
All season tyre
1431 Reviews
€56.29
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

185/60 R15 88H
XL3PMSF
C C B 71 db
All season tyre
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€52.48
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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
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€56.39
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Pirelli Powergy

Pirelli Powergy

225/40 R18 92Y
XLMFS
B A B 70 db
Summer tyre
250 Reviews
€94.99
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

225/45 ZR17 94W
XL3PMSF
C C B 72 db
All season tyre
1431 Reviews
€59.69
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Nankang AS-2+

Nankang AS-2+

225/45 ZR17 94Y
XL
C A B 71 db
Summer tyre
152 Reviews
€64.59
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

215/50 R17 95W
XL3PMSF
C C B 72 db
All season tyre
1431 Reviews
€59.69
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

225/40 ZR18 92Y
XLMFS
C A B 72 db
Summer tyre
24 Reviews
€73.09
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Tercelo Tercesis ECO

Tercelo Tercesis ECO

185/60 R15 88H
XL
C C B 70 db
Summer tyre
5 Reviews
€49.29
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Goodride Z401

Goodride Z401

205/50 R17 93V
XL3PMSF
C C B 72 db
All season tyre
1431 Reviews
€56.89
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Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750

185/65 R15 92T
XL3PMSF
C B B 71 db
All season tyre
915 Reviews
€86.29
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Nankang NS-2R

Nankang NS-2R

195/50 ZR15 86W
XLSemi-Slick180 STREET
D B B 71 db
Summer tyre
243 Reviews
€70.59
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

205/60 R16 96H
XLVW
A A A 67 db
Summer tyre
762 Reviews
€105.29
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Nankang NS-2R

Nankang NS-2R

225/40 ZR18 92Y
XLSemi-Slick180 STREET
D B B 71 db
Summer tyre
243 Reviews
€122.69
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Landspider Eurotraxx H/P

Landspider Eurotraxx H/P

195/55 R16 91V
XL
C B B 70 db
Summer tyre
1 Reviews
€51.79
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

185/60 R15 88H
XL
C B B 71 db
Summer tyre
762 Reviews
€106.09
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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
672 Reviews
€66.18
Free shipping
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Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

Tracmax X Privilo TX-3

205/45 ZR17 88W
XL
C B A 69 db
Summer tyre
672 Reviews
€60.29
Free shipping
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GT-Radial Kargomax ST-4000

GT-Radial Kargomax ST-4000

185/70 R13 93N
XLM+STrailer ONLY
D C B 70 db
Summer tyre
152 Reviews
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