Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 18:13:03 +0100 From: Jeremy <JeremynopsamVEelmc.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: Reprogramming ECU for 17" wheels
In article <r7977.26748$Xr6.213865nopsam-server.bigpond.net.au>, Davo <whatevernopsamever.net> wrote: > >Now could you tell me how the ride (generally) was when you changed down to >45 profiles. I don't mind forsaking a little ride quality, but definatley >don't want a significant change. >I've heard the change is quite harsh, though the handling stacks better. >Will be going from 205/50 profile to 215/45 profile. > Recently fitted 215/45-17 to a 1997 900 v6. Brilliant would be the simplest way to describe the improvement (over 205/50-16). I dont find it significantly harsher over bumps, but steering, road holding, etc etc is improved. Still nothing like the old 900's but well worth it. If it helps, I first tried Eibach springs to improve the ride. Found them much too harsh and thankfully the offer was a refund if i didnt like them, so had the stock springs replaced. Changing wheel sizes doesnt improve the handling as much as the springs, but then it doesnt make the ride harsh. Jeremy PS Saab recommended 34 psi. Is this rather low?
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