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Re: tire advice
Posted by Mike Y (more from Mike Y) on Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:37:54
In Reply to: tire advice, JEF6160, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:18:04
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I have a 97 900SE with 205/50/16. The low profile tire does not provide enough cusion for the rim when my wife hits the potholes. So the rims get bent easily. My mech. tells me this is a common problem in Boston.
If you do switch to the 16 in. wheels the aspect ratio (I think that is what it is called) would be the same as the 195/60/15 that's why SAAB reccommends it (no calibration problems). Even if there is calibration error it would be minimal, handling would be the most noticible improvement.
I am seriously considering changing to the 195/60/15 or buying snow tires. My rims are severly bent. Stick with the 195s it'll save you money and grief. Through the research I have done Michelins are the best (and most $$) and the Dunlops are a GREAT value although I've heard they are questionable in the snow.
Good luck!
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Posts in this Thread:
- tire advice, JEF6160, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:18:04
- Re: tire advice, howler8, Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:22:33
- Re: tire advice, Mike Y, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 09:37:54 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: tire advice, Big R, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:29:11
- Re: tire advice, John B, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:27:07
- Re: tire advice, mb25, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 08:23:46
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