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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:26:53 +0000 (UTC)
From: "Pete Brown" <petes.inboxnopsamternet.com>
Subject: Re: Plus size tires


I have a 1996 NG900 2L S (non-turbo) and changed from the OEM wheels and tyres to 16" 5 spoke with 205-50 Falken tyres. This improved handling and ride quality which was not the very best on the NG900s. The replacement 9-3s like your car are a better handling vehicle. I would agree with Brother Hinz and recommend that you go to 16" rims. Good luck in your choice. Pete Brown "Dave Hinz" <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message news:bl9urr$9mr0d$1nopsam34476.news.uni-berlin.de... > On 29 Sep 2003 11:37:52 -0700, tenpercenter <tenpercenter54nopsamail.com> wrote: > > I have a 1999 9-3 base model and would like to plus size the tires to > > larger footprint/shorter sidewall for added performance. > > > > OEM sizing is 195-60-15 > > and i would like to plus size to 205-60-15. > > Wouldn't you want to go to 205-55-15? Keep the rolling diameter > closer to normal? > > > would i have any problems doing this? is it not worth is? comments? > > Check out tirerack.com - they have sizing and interchange guides, > and will list the specific tires that they suggest will work on > your specific year & model of car. I'd stay within whatever the > parameters they suggest are. Might be worth considering 16" rims > if that's within your budget, gives you some more options. > > > i plan on getting bridgestone potenza 950RE's or Falken Ziex ZE-512. > > any comments on these tires, or other suggestions. > > There are tire reviews there too... I prefer Nokians, which they don't > sell, so I can't comment on the Bridgestones or Falkens. > > Dave Hinz > >

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