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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 20:42:16 -0700
From: dimanopsamystems.com
Subject: Re: '90 900T: Advice wanted on tires and exhaust


What about Michelins? What do you think as opposed to Pirellis? -Dima Justin VanAbrahams wrote: > > Mike Zampiceni wrote: > > > > Saabers, > > > > It's time to replace two of my tires. The car currently has Dunlop D60 > > A2's size 195/60/15. First of all, I noticed in the owner's manual that > > the original size was 185/55/15. My assumption is that my current size > > I strongly recommend going with a 205/55 or 205/60 tire. You'll get > better handling out of them with sacrificing any ride quality. You > can continue to use 195/60s if you like - that's what most people > use. I would NOT use the "stock" 185/55 tire - it's harder than > hell to find, creams your handling, and gives a nice, soft, bouncy > ride... > > I would recommend sticking with Dunlop D60 A2 JLBs, or look into > a higher performing tire. The Yokohama A509 and AVIDs are good tires > but will wear VERY quickly. You might also consider Pirellis - > the P4000 is a solid Touring tire and the P6000 is a rockin' > street tire... > > > I've been told that the baffles in my muffler are shot, which is > > probably why it's been much more audible lately. Someone recently posted > > that he switched to a free-flow exhaust to counteract the turbo lag. For > > those of you using after market exhausts on type 1 900's, have you > > noticed an improvement with turbo lag around town? Also, how much louder > > is your system than stock? I'm willing to accept some volume increase, > > but not a lot. As I age, it seems that I have less tolerance for higher > > decibels. If you've found something good, what's the brand and how much? > > I've used the Group6 stainless steel exhaust and was VERY happy > with it. When the funds are available I will be buying one for > my '90 SPG. Turbo lag is reduced and high-end performance > increased slightly. If you don't wanna spend the $$$ on aftermarket, > I STRONGLY recommend getting a genuine Saab part, as they are > warranteed for life. > > -Justin

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