Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 18:51:37 -0800 From: "cutter" <rockhifinopsamet> Subject: Re: TIRES for AERO 9000 '92 model
The difference in speed ratings on tires is more than the speed you drive them at. If you can't feel the difference in a drive around the block when you go from to z to v rated tires then you don't need the z's. However on any recent Saab offering tires are crucial to the feel of the car. There is no such thing as a performance all season tire... The Dunlop sp 8000 is one great tire for the money today in saab sizes, but take them off in the winter and go to tires made for your conditions. Gary, 9000 Aero. Lars wrote in message <7dg5nc$3nu$1nopsam-2.news.gte.net>... >The Z rating is only a speed rating and indicates how fast you can drive >your car safely without the tires blowing up on you. > >Z rated tires are for speeds over 150 mph. V rated tires are safe up to 150 >mph. So if you don't drive in excess of 150 mph often, I guess you can opt >for the cheaper v rated tires..:) > >http://www.avontyres.com/info/speed.htm has a table for you. > > > > >Ooha! wrote in message <7ddjeg$8ua$1nopsamana.sprynet.com>... >>I have the Michelin Z's. I need to get new tires. Are there any >all-season >>tires that people are using in place of these 'high performance' tires? >>Please reply >>Thanks >>Rama >> >> > >