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Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 08:48:45 GMT
From: supersambanopsameja.com
Subject: Re: Mounting wider, lower profile tires


I don't know which car in particular you are talking about but here is my own experience of wheel tire combinations on classic SAAB 900. 1) 205x60-15 - Only if you want to cruise! sidewall far too big for good handling. 2) 205x55-15 - Much better handling and pretty near to standard rolling circumference. 3) 205x50-15 - Better handling still but car is geared down by about 4%. 4) 215x45-17 - Far too big, doesn't work well at all on the SAAB. Car tramlines all over the place and the suspension has to be set really hard to stup it rubbing. I haven't tried it yet but probably the best combination for the classic 900 is 205x50-16. DO NOT fit bigger than 205 wide tires, they will rub on the bumps or under hard cornering. BTW the grippiest SAABS I have been in run on 205-50x15. Neil. In article <nick-2908991151000001nopsamusic.demon.co.uk>, nicknopsamusic.rat.demon.co.uk (Nick Ward) wrote: > In article <pDox3.879$Yp.43612nopsamtx1-snr1.gtei.net>, "Lars" <dnopsamt> wrote: > > > Your speedometer will show slightly higher spees, and you will get higher > > RPM going at the same speed as before. Otherwise, you should get better > > handling.:) > > But remember that wider tyres make for easier aquaplaning in the wet and > stress the power steering more at low speeds... > > Nick > > -- > Nick Ward / Zanders Creative Technology / http://www.zanmusic.demon.co.uk > Get 3 FREE MP3 Tracks and preview all of our CD "Full Frontal Dublotomy" > ONLY £4 / $5.99 via http://www.mp3.com/artists/16/ghosts.html > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't.

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