Date: 24 Jul 2001 10:17:10 -0700 From: mosaesnopsamail.com (SaabYute) Subject: Re: Reprogramming ECU for 17" wheels
"VIKINGMAN" <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> wrote in message news:<lHe77.6066$Qn.487156nopsam000.worldonline.dk>... > "Davo" <whatevernopsamever.net> skrev i en meddelelse > news:r7977.26748$Xr6.213865nopsam-server.bigpond.net.au... > > > Thanks Viking. > > > > 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. > > > > Davo > > Well, I can only recommend it. I'm also in favour of great ride quality > (comfort), but I also want the accurate handling. Bear in mind that I went > from a 195/60-15 to the 215/45-17, so my change was even more significant > than it'll be for you. I must say that my worries went away, as I still find > the ride very pleasant. We've just come home from Saab gatherings in Finland > and Sweden (drove 4000 miles in 10 days), and the roads there weren't always > the best. Still, the comfort was great! And I REALLY like the steering > accuracy with the 215-wheels. Btw. I git Yokohama A539 tires, which I can > highly recommend! The have great grip in the wet and the noise-level is > fine. > > Although you can get the ECU reprogrammed, I'd still keep it as it is, as > the speedo's ALWAYS has some error reading. And this will be somewhat > corrected with the 215-wheels. > > Good luck on your future wheels! > > Cheers! Davo, Just out of curiosity, what kind of wheels are you thinking of getting in 17"? And are you getting tuning lugs, or will the current ones fit on the wheels you are getting? Thanks, Yute
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