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V6 Aeros and tires
Posted by Ron H [Email] (more from Ron H) on Wed, 9 May 2007 06:35:56
In Reply to: Re: Replacement Tires '06 SS Aero, MickSFO, Tue, 8 May 2007 19:54:55
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I beg to differ.
"Performance" and Continental ContiProContact all season tires? That's an oxymoron. The past several tests by Car and Driver of the '06 V6 Aero (SS, SC and Convertible) clearly demonstrate a lack of grip compared to previously tested SAABs-as evidenced by the longer braking distances and average lateral acceleration.
In its favor, the Contis do ride well and are quiet. But grip is NOT their forte.
SCUSA mad a clear mistake IMO at not equipping the Aero (supposedly SAAB's performance model) with summer tires (at least in the South and Western USA regions). The current Aeros are handicapped with the all season tire, and SAAB caps the top speed to reflect that. Before the intro of all season tires, SAABs used to stop better, grip better and have its top speed limited by drag....
'06 Aero SC w/28.2k miles (and shod with Goodyear F1 GS-D3s)
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