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Re: Tire size question... Posted by IrieTom [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Tire size question..., Canada Karl, Thu, 21 Oct 2004 17:42:03 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Short answer: If you already have the tires mounted and balanced on SAAB rims, they will work.
Long answer: 205/65-15 tires will fit the rims, but are wider and taller than the stock size. The car will drive ok, but you might experience rubbing while turning or if the car is heavily loaded. They will also make your speedometer indicate a lower speed than you are actually travelling.
Personally, I'd recommend against snow tires that size. The extra width will help the car float above the road surface in snow, increasing your chance of losing control. On dry pavement, they will have more rolling resistance which reduces your gas mileage. The increased sidewall height will increase ride comfort, but make the handling of the car more boat-like. In fact, it might become bouncy and give you sea-sickness.
I've spent many hours behind the wheel of a c900 in the snow, and I recommend 185/65-15 winter tires or narrower- I think my '80 GLi (RIP) had 165r15 tires, and it was a TANK in the snow.
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