Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 23:44:43 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: HELP! My Saab "Eats" Wheels and Tires!
WPK wrote: > > My '99 9-3 SE "eats" wheels & tires. In the 3 years that I've driven > the car I've had to replace 5 wheels due to the wheels becoming bent or > warped; have had 2 tire blowouts and several tires develop "slow > leaks". > > My 9-3 came with OEM Saab 16" wheels that I believe are called - > "Viking" 3 hole alloy wheels - and I've run both Michelin and Gislaved > tires on them. > > My driving is not overly aggressive - mosy is Interstate highway > driving, so I don't think that's the cause. There seems to be a problem > with the design / construction of this wheel. Or perhaps it's just that > the low profile tires do not provide enough "cushioning" to prevent the > wheels from becoming damaged. What tire size do you use? Low profiles like 205/50/16 require higher tire pressures than normal 65 profile tires. The correct pressures for the low profile inevitably gives a harder ride, but with the bonus of more precise handling. Sometimes the effect on the ride is not wanted and the pressure is often reduced or not maintained, but with a high probability of tire/rim damage.
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