Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:26:12 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: More tires, specific question
StepHydro wrote: > > The talk about tires has been very informative. However, I had hoped that > someone would know what 70 profile tire most closely matches the diameter > overall of a P185/60-15R, as used on the 88 900S. > > Anyone know? > > Cheers/Carron Um... the tire which most closely matches the 185/60-15 is a 165/70-15, which to the best of my knowledge is virtually non-existent. I think the last cars to use this size died out in the '70s, and the only place you'll find one is a place specializing in vintage tires. I certainly wouldn't put such a tire on any Saab I own (except maybe my 1972 Sonett!). -Justin