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Tire Time! - Toyo Proxes FZU, Nokian NRV, P6000?
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Posted by johnwomer (more from johnwomer) on Fri, 8 Mar 2002 10:14:22 Share Post by Email
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I've got a '01 2001 9-5 2.3T 16" wheels. The original MXV4s have worn to 4/32 after 37,000 miles...past the point that their much talked about bad weather shortcomings, even when new, have crossed the line to much worse. The consensus seems to be that the MXV4 "Plus" is not much better, and then there is the price. I live in coastal Maine, and drive 50,000 miles a year...80% of it on New England highways at 65-80 mph.

My '97 9000CSE came with Michelin Pilot summer tires, so I used those and later Continental CH90s three seasons, and Blizzaks and then Arctic Alpins in the winter. (Maybe getting used to the summer tire/winter tire combination has spoiled me as far as being satisfied with any all-season setup?

The 215-55/15 size limits my choices. I do not want to downgrade to an H rated tire. From what I have read here on saabnet, there is a uneven wear problem Z rated tires and the softer suspension of the '99-'01 base 9-5s...though I have not seen anything re tires with speed ratings between V and Z.

A local tire dealer has recommended the Toyo Proxes FZ4 if I want to go with an all season tire. Looking at summer tires, I have read some good things about the Nokian NRVs (and have read the raves about the Hakkas). The price/performance and older comments of the P6000 make it look like good candidate.

Experiences, comments, questions, and even rants (though not about using H rated tires <g>) would be much appreciated.

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