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Are XL tires needed? Downside of SL's

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Old 03-03-2010, 02:01 PM
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Are XL tires needed? Downside of SL's

This is for my C2 but regardless, do you really need XL tires? I've found some nice SL's and was wondering if they are ok. The only info I've found was that XL's can be inflated to 41psi and SL's can be inflated to 35psi. Does it make that much of a difference?
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You have four relatively tiny patches of rubber keeping you in contact and control of your car on the road. The back end is heavy as hell compared to the front. Why skimp to save a few $ on a car that cost a serious 5 figures.
 
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If you intend to track your car then go with the XL's.
 
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watch the load rating of smaller tires. The rear needs to be XL 98Y or greater.
 
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