Hey everyone

I'm getting a set of 16" Super Aero OR Aero wheels in the next week or so for my 1990 SPG. Even though I got shot down by TSW, and the Foreglines cost too much, I decided the Aero wheels route was the best one to take. Defiantly the best looking wheel for a c900 IMHO. Now this wheel purchase is final! ( :

Anyway-- I plan on using the Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Rear Spring Kit Airbag System (Part number 60756 -- $62 from Summit Racing) with 205/50/16 tires. I decided on 205/50/16 even though my SPG is lowered with Intrax springs. Versus the 205/45/16... There is less gap between the tire and wheel arch, the ride is less harsh/more comfortable, and better protection to the wheel on these VERY harsh roads of Pennsylvania.

What brand & model should I look into for tires for my new Aero wheels?

I want a sticky, sporty tire. I want the treadwear to be exceptionally good (280-300). Total cost, under $400 shipped.

I was looking at the Yokohama Parada Spec-2 205/45/16 tire, but they don't carry 205/50/16.

Here's what I'm looking into....
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's
Sumitomo HTR Z II's
Yokohama A520's
Falken GR Beta FK-451's

All available in 205/50/16 with very similar ratings all around.

Any opinions/feedback is much appreciated!

Thanks so much!

Taylor
90 SPG
soon to have 16" super aeros & whaletail

posted by 68.83.6...

• What brand/model tire for my 90 SPG w/Aeros?(205/50/16), Taylor, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 12:51:53 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Tirerack has a closeout on************, lms, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:43:47
    • The AVS are great tyres, also!, brian@saabcenter.com, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 16:13:19
  • Re: What brand/model tire for my 90 SPG w/Aeros?(205/50/16), ben, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:22:17
    • me too>, burlyb, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 22:25:01
  • I have been very happy with my Falkens, RedSPG18, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:49:51
  • Re: What brand/model tire for my 90 SPG w/Aeros?(205/50/16), Dan , Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:45:17
  • Re: What brand/model tire for my 90 SPG w/Aeros?(205/50/16), SAABOOST, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 13:39:47
    • Ah.. my Kumhos have been on about 30k so far,, Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:44:14
  • Re: What brand/model tire for my 90 SPG w/Aeros?(205/50/16), kooch, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 13:08:58
    • What do you mean you don't remember the SCS website???, Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:41:04
      • Re: What do you mean you don't remember the SCS website???, Maerik, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:10:25
        • Maerik: Is your SPG lowered too? Or did you go with.., Taylor, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:01:26
          • Re: Maerik: Is your SPG lowered too? Or did you go with.., Maerik, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 22:45:44
      • Re: What do you mean you don't remember the SCS website???, kooch, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:52:46
        • Hey, any opinions are better than none... :), Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:07:30

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