Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:54:20 +0100 From: Elder <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Classic 900 - aluminum or steel/best tires for sport driving
In article <4632E20B.6FEC3026nospamnospam-efitter.com>, johsnospamnospam- efitter.com says... > >I can't see why there should be any difference in performance. But >changing the wheel diameter for e.g. low profile might change the >gearing and the perceived performance on the speedo. It will of >course also improve the handling. Performance drivers usually >like a lower gearing. (though I prefer relaxed long gearing) > Saab made a big thing at the time that the aero 3 spokes (and the aero body kit) made a difference to top speed because of aerodynamics (not weight), compared to a steel or standard alloy shod car with no kit. I would suggest looking for a set of 16" 9000 Aero 3 spokes for the summer on a later 900, with decent tires on, and fit winter tyres to a set of 15" steels for when the weather is less clement (and/or if they salt the roads locally to you). Depending on the weather extremes where you plan to travel, you might find two sets of all season tyres in the different sizes/profiles/widths might be better than a set of wide sticky summer and narrow soft winter tyres -- Carl Robson Audio stream: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com:8000/samtest Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com Now Playing at home:Front Line Assembly-A Decade http://www.myspace.com/theelderuk
