Atlander 215/55 R17 98W Xsport-86 2024

Atlander XSport-86 215/55R17 98W XL is a high-performance summer tyre designed for compatible passenger cars and SUVs. Its 215 mm section width, 55-series profile and 17-inch wheel fitment provide a balance of road contact, handling response and everyday driving comfort. The 98W service description provides a maximum load capacity of 750 kg per tyre and a maximum rated speed of 270 km/h

About Atlander XSport-86 215/55R17 98W XL

The XSport-86 is listed as a summer passenger-car tyre in the exact 215/55R17 98W specification. Available product data identifies the tyre as XL and uses an asymmetric, non-directional tread configuration.

High-Speed Road Performance

The W speed rating allows a maximum rated speed of 270 km/h under applicable load and inflation conditions. This makes the XSport-86 suitable for vehicles requiring a high-speed summer tyre in this size. 

Stable Handling

The asymmetric tread design is intended to provide predictable road behaviour and controlled handling during everyday driving, cornering and highway travel. 

Wet-Road Traction

Available specifications for the exact 215/55R17 98W XL version report a B wet-grip rating. The tread incorporates four main grooves designed to help channel water away from the contact patch and maintain traction on wet roads. 

Dry-Road Control

The performance-oriented construction and asymmetric tread layout are designed to provide stable contact with the road during acceleration, braking and cornering on dry paved surfaces.

XL Extra-Load Construction

The exact 215/55R17 98W version is identified as XL, or Extra Load. The 98 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 750 kg per tyre under the applicable operating conditions. 

Summer Application

Multiple tyre retailers classify the 215/55R17 98W XL XSport-86 as a summer tyre. Some North American databases list the model as all-season, so seasonal classification can vary by market and database. For this product listing, the specified 2024 version is treated as a summer tyre based on the supplied product information and European retailer specifications. 

Tyre Label Information

Available European retailer data for this exact size reports D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB external rolling noise. Another product listing reports A wet traction and A temperature ratings under the UTQG system, showing that labelling information can vary by market-specific specification. 

Vehicle Compatibility

Atlander XSport-86 215/55R17 98W XL should only be installed on vehicles approved for this exact tyre size and service description. Always verify the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tyre size, load index, speed rating and approved rim specifications before installation.