Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:49:21 +0400 From: "Matthew Faulks" <m.faulksnopsamin.net> Subject: Re: 9-3 Pirelli tyres
Depends how you drive, the fronts on my 900 T16 Aero (quite a lot more bhp than standard) last about 8000 miles on the road, or a set per track day. Matt aberdeen <jamieross52nopsamail.com> wrote in message news:39d0d425_3nopsam1.vip.uk.com... > My 1999 9-3 2.2 TiD is shod with Pirelli P6000 tyres. I am disappointed > with the wear rate of these as the front pair are requiring replacement > after only 14k miles. > > Has anyone else experienced such tyre wear - is it the tyres or the car? > > My previous Honda achieved more than 27k miles from Bridgestone Potenza's. > > Otherwise the TiD is a delight. My first Saab and definitely not my last. > no problems to date and the diesel provides excellent performance with > amazing economy. A round trip of 300 miles averaged 58.5mpg at a steady > 65-70mph. > > Any feedback on the Pirellis or recommendation of another make of tyre would > be much appreciated. > >