Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:45:05 +1000 From: Peter Wilkins <wilkinspnopsamail.com.au> Subject: Re: Replacement Tyres for Saab 9-5 in OZ
On Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:07:48 +1000, "P & D Oates" <gordonwestnopsamalbox.com> wrote : >I seem to be getting around 40-45 K from each set - mainly because of the >wear on the outside edge. >I've tried to keep the tyre pressure up to 35 psi and have them aligned >regularly (including the occasional four wheel alignment) but still can't >get them to wear evenly. Well, I got 60K, and two of the tyres still had a fair bit left - not down to the wear marks - although I changed the full set. However, I always keep mine at 40psi, which is what I was told was best all-round for the 9-5 by my first Saab dealer - Rick Damilian. Wearing on the outside edges is one indication of low inflation, so a few extra psi might help. Slight over inflation is better than slight under inflation too. Of course driving patterns and conditions can play a big part as well: an on-off accelerator and heavy boots on the brake with weaving-in-and-out stop-go city traffic can play havoc with the tyre mileage achieved as well as the fuel consumption! >I suspect some places are better than others for alignment. Do you have any >recommendations on the north shore ? Any one that can do the full computer controlled 4 wheel alignment should be OK - it's pretty hard to stuff it up, but my Saab dealer (Northshore Saab at Brookvale) always go to the one right alongside them on Pittwater Rd - damned if I can remember the name - I think it is Bob Jane, but that's probably for convenience more than anything else. Most Goodyear shops can do it too. > Good luck. -- Regards, Peter Wilkins
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