Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 19:48:25 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam-slop-slop-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: Tires/Tyres
John B wrote: > > On 1 Jan 2006 10:37:22 -0800, Dan in Connecticut <ctwolframsnospamast.net> wrote: > > I am looking for some tire advice. My 2001 9-3 currently has Pirelli > > P4000 tires with about 25% tread left. I am interested in the best > > all-season tire (195-60-R15). I realize this is going to a an opinion > > poll but I want to hear from Saab owners that are acutually driving on > > the tires. My first choice would be to own both winter and > > summer-performance tires but I can not afford this option. Knowing > > I got a set of Bridgestone Potenza G009 tires this summer. They're a bit loud, > but I'm very happy with them performance-wise in dry, wet, and snowy weather. > It's too early to judge the treadwear yet. > > John Had Firestone Firehawk ZT200 tyres fitted last time. This was a bit unusual, but that was what they had in stock (or wanted to get rid of). The tyres are 205/55/ZR16 W rated for 270 km/h and seems fine.