Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:01:28 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Winter Tires
Shane Almeida wrote: > As I slid passed a stop sign and right through a four-way intersection > this morning, I thought to myself, "Self, it's time to get some winter > tires." I have 17 inches wheels with 225/45-17 tires. tirerack.com says > I should consider "minus-sizing" for winter tires. I think I'd rather > keep the same size tire on the same wheels to save a couple hundred bucks. > How important is minus-sizing for getting better traction? They say it's > because wide tires have to plow through more snow, but my tires aren't > *that* wide (7 inches), are they? I don't have a lot of experience with > Saabs and/or winter tires, so I'm wondering what fellow Saab owners think. > I'm going to call Tire Rack and maybe Pat Greer (the guy Dave Hinz has > mentioned a few times) later today as well. Thanks. > I highly recommend dedicated winter tires on all four wheels. I have driven Saabs since 1986. While Saabs are good with all season tires, they are great in the snow and ice with dedicate snow tires. Try it once and you will never consider driving in the winter with all seasons again.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
