Confused by tyre labelling

[jamesgarbett]

Switching to non runflats on my E89

Do I need reinforced "XL" rated?
Do I need BMW "*" fitting?

 

[Smartbear]

You don’t need the special Bmw tyres, most choose xl tyres as the reinforced sidewall gives more positive handling
Rob

 

[Pondrew]

As Rob says, star marked are just 'approved' by BMW, so should only be an issue if the car is under warranty and a claim is made.

Extra Load (XL) should be fitted if the car was designed for them. Yours was. Most bigger sizes are XL anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem finding them.

 

[jamesgarbett]

Thank you both

 

[B21]

No and no..

As others have said often BMW E89 OE sized tyres usually come only with one load rating..