Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 08:01:05 -0400 From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Any way to SOFTEN RIDE on 2003 9-3 SE Convt?
Dr. Richard A. Silberstein wrote: > Any way to SOFTEN RIDE on 2003 9-3 SE Convt? > > Recently purchased this car and love everything about it except the > extremely harsh ride. SAAB dealer told me that that ride was standard for > that year. Is there a remedy out there? THANKS! > > The most effective and economical means is to change your wheels and tires. What do you have on the car now? I seem to recall the SE comes with 16" wheels and low profile tires. Changing to 15" wheels with meatier sidewall tires along with selecting a "touring" tires model rather than a sport model will have the desired effect at the least cost to you. Of course you will have a decrease in the handling performance to the same extent that you get a softer ride... If your old wheels and tires are in decent shape you should be able to sell them off to someone looking to upgrade their handling and cover the entire cost of the changeover, possibly even coming out ahead... -- -Fred W
