Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:39:45 -0600 From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> Subject: Re: 2004 9-3 aero bad in snow
On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:32:09 -0500, The Malt Hound wrote: > Being an Aero, I seem to recall that he may not be able to fit the > brakes into a 15" rim. In any case, use the smallest rim diameter you > can and get a narrowest tire patch (as advised) for best snow > performance. If you want to compromise between best snow performance > and not completely screweing up your dry road performance between > snowstorms, go with something in between. The key is getting the > winter tires on there... According to the manual, acceptable winter tire sizes for the Aero are 215/55 R16 93 Q on 6.5x16" or 225/45 R17 94 Q M+S RF/XL on 17x7". In addition to those two, the Arc can also use 205/55 R16 91 Q on 16x6.5". In addition to those three, the Linear can also use 205/65 R15 94 Q on 15x6.5".