Tyre load ratings - 99 or 103?

Looking at replacing my tyres with Pirelli Verde Scorpion all season 245/45/20 tyres and I have a choice of standard (99) or XL (103) load ratings. I have 103 rated tyres on at the moment (OE fitment for continentals I believe) but all vehicle tyre configurators show a 99 rating for the tyres for my vehicle when I input the reg number. I have read of other Evoques coming with a 99 load rating from new.

The cost is not the real issue but I was thinking that standard tyres with a 99 rating will give a less harsh ride on 20" wheels.

Opinions please?

Mine was supplied from the factory with 20" 99 rated Scorpions. I also have winter tyres on 18" wheels and I don't find the ride much harder with the 20s, just the steering is a bit sharper.

If/when the time comes for me to replace the 20s, I would have no hesitation in going for 99 rated Scorpion Verdes again. They are an excellent tyre and these Pirellis have a tread pattern with lots of small sipes that look very similar to my winter tyres, so I would expect them to perform very well in snow/ice. The OE Contis and Michelins don't seem to have such a pattern.

My OE Pirelli Scorpion Verdes (on 19 inch wheels) are 105s

(17-06-2016 02:48pm)MrNoo Wrote:  My OE Pirelli Scorpion Verdes (on 19 inch wheels) are 105s

just had two 20"/99s pirelli verdes fitted they are great tyres and were originally fitted when car was new.

The Land Rover approved tyre list might help!!

https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix...0a4d0!!1!7

Thanks.

I went for 99 when I upgraded to 20 inch wheels over a year ago with no problems

(04-08-2016 05:33am)Steve D Wrote:  Thanks.

i had the 99 rated verde tyres, still only £134 per corner fitted at --fords auto centres. bzzzzzzzzz

I'm probably going for the Verde's - can get them for £106 each and fit them myself.

(04-08-2016 08:17pm)Steve D Wrote:  I'm probably going for the Verde's - can get them for £106 each and fit them myself.

steve i would go for it. i still have two rears fitted with verdes at 38000 miles. but having them changed in nov for testing.