Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 16:28:12 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: OK to mix 195/60/R15 and 195/65 R 15 91V tires?
chris wrote: > "Tomnospamtech" <saabtechnospamnnect.com> wrote in message > news:cmo6u1$t4s$1nospamules.btinternet.com... > >>"madison41" <steve.milmorenospamos.com> wrote in message >>news:fca4b4d745aa881439daf61ae40f0aa4nospamlhost.talkaboutautos.com... >> >>>I have a 1992 Saab 900 convertible turbo. Is it Ok to have 195/60/R15 >>>tires on the back, and 195/65/R15 tires on the front? I have a chance to >>>get four new Pirelli tires, but they don't match. I assume it's not a big >>>deal, that the 60 to 65 won't make a difference in driving or >>>performance. >>>But thought I'd ask. First-time Saab buyer. >>> >>> >>No, if the car has ABS, as the different rolling diameter will confuse the >>hell out of the ABS, regards, Tom. >> >> > > I had 185/65 front 195/60 rear on my beater 9000i - the ABS was fine. > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.783 / Virus Database: 529 - Release Date: 25/10/2004 > > > You can run with the different size tires. Different footprints will result in slightly different handling. As long as you do not push to the limits of handling, you should be fine. But it is a turbo convertible - so how hard do you drive it? It would have more body flex than the hardtop. This was very noticeable the first time I drove a Saab convertible after driving the 3 door hatchback body style for years.
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