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Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 20:10:11 -0500
From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com>
Subject: Re: Minimum Tire Load Rating for 2004 9-3 Aero


On Tue, 09 May 2006 19:50:10 -0400, Fred W wrote: > Shane Almeida wrote: >> Anyone out there know what the minimum recommended load rating for a 2004 >> 9-3 Aero (17" wheels) is? Any recommendations for replacement tires? I >> live in New England, but have dedicated winter tires and wheels. I'd >> appreciate any suggestions. > > Here's what I would (and will) do. Get a set of BFGoodrich g-Force Sports: > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=245ZR7GFSP&fromCompare1=yes&place=40 > > They are Z rated summer tires at very reasonable price and I have never > yet heard a bad thing about them. The price is low enough (~$100 ea) > that even though they may wear out like a z rated tire, you won't feel > the pinch of the high buck models. Thanks Fred. I checked BF Goodrich's site: they don't recommend the g-Force Sport on my car. Actually, they say they don't have any tires that fit my car. I'm guessing they're trying to meet or exceed the 94 XL load rating, which they don't offer in the 225/45-R17 size. I'm still not sure if the load rating matters, but I think to be safe I'm going to get a tire that's 94 XL. Kumho has three tires that meet the spec: Ecsta SPT, Ecsta AST, and Ecsta ASX. All of them are under $90 and have decent ratings for tread-wear (320, 400, and 420 respectively). The ASX is the only tire on Tire Rack in that size that has a tread-life warranty (30,000 miles).

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