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my ideas, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup thoughts?
Posted by Harry (more from Harry) on Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:13:11
In Reply to: 225/50-16 instead of 215/55-16?, pokeyjoe
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, Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:36:53
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I want to know the same thing.
In older SAAB's and older other cars, I would say it would work because the size is almost the same. However, with all these computerized gizmos like ESP and SAAB's warning in the owner's manual not to use tires of sizes other than the listed even though they may fit, I am wary of being adventurous.
I also want a 225 width so I'm thinking of getting a 17 inch wheel. I've heard that 235/45-17 is ok for the 2006 9-3 and, doing the math, that size rotates the same turns per mile as the stock 215/55-16. So a 235 is an option.
I'm considering Michelin Pilot Sport Cups which have a treadwear rating of only 80, which may only last 8,000 mi. for me. The main concern that I have is whether or not those tires are a deathtrap if it rains. Of course, during the winter, I will take them off.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 225/50-16 instead of 215/55-16?, pokeyjoe
, Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:36:53- Re: 225/50-16 instead of 215/55-16?, Swede, Sun, 18 Sep 2005 06:14:27
- Re: 225/50-16 instead of 215/55-16?, NOEL, Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:29:35
- Done on my 9-5 Aero for winter tires, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:00:12
- my ideas, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup thoughts?, Harry, Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:13:11 <-- Viewing This Message
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