Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Much warmer with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
XL means Extra Load range which indicates the tire has a higher Load Index and Maximum Inflation Pressure (usually 51 psi instead of 44 psi) than a Standard Load range tire of the same size.
How to Read a Tire Sidewall. Once you find the series of numbers on your tireâs sidewall, use the diagram above and the list below to find the meaning of each number. Metric, or tire type, defines the proper use of the tire. For example, a P designation means that it is a passenger car tire. An LT designation is for a light truck.