Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 12:59:38 GMT From: Joe User <Joenopsam.nut> Subject: Re: Tire Recommendations/Preferences?
J. Harris wrote, On 12/21/2002 3:05 PM: > Time for a new set of tires. Replacing all four Perelli P6000's > (205/55/R16-V) on a 2001 9-3. Interested in keeping the new tires either V > or H rated; not so interested in keeping Perellis. No need for snow-tires; > so any input about "normal" performance/everyday-driving tires would be > appreciated. Michelin MXV? Goodyear Eagle RSA? Dunlop SPA2? Bridgestone > Potenza RE92? Riken? Yokohama? Thanks. > -- > J.E. Harris > '01 9-3 SE > '97 900 SE > '88 9000T R.I.P. > > After my Perelli's came appart at 40k (nearly vibrated me out of the cabin), I made the mistake of getting a really smooth looking set of Bridgestones (forget the model). Car would slide sideways off the road in the snow!. Chucked them soon after the first winter. Have used Goodyear GT's on both the 91 Saab turbo 900 and my 90 Saab 900 ever since. Very smooth ride, good traction and good in the snow. cm