Winter Tires, Extra Load, Speed Rating V
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V winter tires with XL designation have a higher load capacity than the V winter tires without this designation.
Higher speeds can be attained with XL V-winter tires, but the maximum speed of the V tires of 240 km/h is not permissible for every VW passenger car.
The same conditions apply for these tires as for V winter tires without special designation !
Tire Pressure in Extra Load V Tires
Extra Load V winter tires generally require tire pressure increased by 0.2 bar (does not apply for Phaeton 2003 >).
The following table shows the speed which the concerned VW passenger cars can attain with V-winter tires, depending on their axle load. Refer to WINTER TIRES, MAXIMUM SPEEDS FOR V AND EXTRA LOAD