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Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2003 12:40:05 -0600
From: "Mark A" <manopsamchboard.net>
Subject: Re: Saab Complaint


In article <68a6629.0309070444.7ffb855enopsaming.google.com>, bri1600bvnopsamail.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > $245 is ridiculous for a tire. I had BF Goodrich's installed on my > Toyota at Wal-mart (80 K miles warantee) for about $60 each including > hazard, installation, etc. They seem like great tires. It's been 50K > miles and they have plenty of tread left on them. Maybe not up to the > "standards" of the stuffy people that seem to be on this Saab site, > but I like them nonetheless. Also consider getting touring instead of > "sport" tires. They are made more for comfort and long life. Maybe > "sport" tires blowout easier? I don't know. > Brian Mate. Even in the "overpriced Quirky" Saab group, we fully agree, That price should buy you a set of tyres (I'm in the UK, OK LOL). Maybe slightly more for the set if you buy/fit the correct speed/weight/load rating tyres. Michelin are pricey, and some like the Pilot Premacy are excellent. When my last car(A Skoda) needed tyres, I wanted quality, but budget, so I fitted BF Goodrich Tourings, because they were the best compromise between, price, hardness and quality (car is only slow). When I needed tyres for the Saab, I went with Avon for a set of ZV1's. Excellent tyre, and not much more than the Goodrich's. Just for the record, at least in Europe, I think that Goodriches are made by Michelin as a licensed brand name. Look after tyres, check the pressure, and condition, make sure they are the right ratings for your car, and make sure that your alignment/suspension is set up properly, and not faulty/damaged, and not a lot can go wrong. If it does, then either you drive over bottle/spike, or the tyre is faulty. The tyre maker should sort it, that may be through the car dealer. It may also be direct. Depends on how the law in different countries works. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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