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If it has 16 inch tires, it also has 16 inch wheels.
Posted by Dave in Houston (more from Dave in Houston) on Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:38:55
In Reply to: Buying a 9-3SE...need fast info re: tires, please?, Julia, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:31:30
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From your question, I infer that you would consider changing to 15 inch. In order to do that, the whells as well as the tires would have to be changed. The expense would be more than your dealer will be willing to absorb.
The advantage of 16 inch is that the sidewalls have less flex, so the car is more likely to go where you point it.
You could try to negotiate for a set of Michelin Pilot Sport All-season for about $650-700 installed. Your dealer might like the idea of a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX, at about $400 installed. Both are reasonable high-performance all-season tires.
If you're planning to wear them out in 6 months, I think cheaper is better.
Let us know how it works out for you.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Buying a 9-3SE...need fast info re: tires, please?, Julia, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:31:30
- Re: Buying a 9-3SE...need fast info re: tires, please?, ET, Sat, 5 Aug 2006 12:38:31
- 55's vs 50's....., Mike Lynch
, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 13:24:18 - If it has 16 inch tires, it also has 16 inch wheels., Dave in Houston, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:38:55 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Buying a 9-3SE...need fast info re: tires, please?, Kenw51, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:32:56
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