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- 01-19 09:55 PM #1DimaGuest
Choice of tires for C900 (1991)
Hello,
I am sure this topic has been discussed, but TSN link to the archive search
does not seem to work. So, I have to ask the probably oft-addressed question
of tire choice for my 1991 Saab 900.
Currently, several dealers have a promotion on Michelins. I was looking at
their HydroEdge tires, and I am confused: the ratings show better handling
in dry and wet than many sports tires, while having 70k warranty, and having
an "All-Season Touring" classification. Has anybody tried these tires, and
can comment on how good they are? Or, for example, how do they compare to
something like BridgestoneŽ Potenza RE950 (rated "All-Season
High-Performance")?
Second question: if I went to one size larger (195/60 R15 instead of stock
185/65R15), do I put much stress on the car suspension to matter? Also,
would I be able to put chains on the wider tire if I need to? The reason for
this question is that with that size, I can choose a sportier MichelinŽ
Pilot XGT H4 - if that is any good, of course :-)
Thank you,
-Dima
- 01-19 10:01 PM #2LauraKGuest
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- 01-19 10:03 PM #3BillGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991)
Dima wrote:
195/60R15 was stock for the Turbos, so no problem.
Bill
- 01-20 07:28 AM #4daveGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991)
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Dima,
I went with 195/60 r15's on my 900, a '92. The only side effect was that
the car tended to "wander" a bit on the road. Nothing major, just a bit.
If you step up the tire size a bit you may need to have the alignment
checked. obtw I went to Goodyear's and they seem to be just fine. I would
imagine the Michelin's would be just fine also. Bear in mind that Saab's
like most front drivers tend to be hard on tires, especially soft compound
tires. Also keep in mind that wider tires are not as good in the snow.
dave
- 01-20 08:53 AM #5MeatballTurboGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991)
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says...
915/60R15 is the standard size for the T16S/Aero kitted models anyway,
but ina higher speed rating. ISTR that 205/55R15 is also listed as an
option for those cars, so you shouldn't have too much of a problem.
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- 01-20 11:41 PM #6DimaGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991) - Michelin HydroEdge
Thanks everyone for replying. Going back to the original questions - has
anyone tried and knows anything about the Michelin HydroEdge?
Thanks,
-Dima
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- 01-24 02:28 PM #7ma_twainGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991) - Michelin HydroEdge
Did you go to tirerack.com?
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=y&commentSta tus=P&tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge
There are 57 reviews of the Hydroedge. You should go and read them.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge
The worst rating was 7.7 out of 10 for snow with a 9.3 for dry traction
and 9.4 for wet traction.
Dima wrote:
- 01-28 12:35 AM #8DimaGuest
Re: Choice of tires for C900 (1991) - Michelin HydroEdge
Tirerack is the first place I go to. The problem is, their reports seem to
indicate that there is hardly a tire that beats HydroEdge in every
performance category, from dry traction to snow. So, the causes for that
maybe:
1. Michelin has developed a unique technology that outperforms by a huge
margin everything else out there (even for a leading tire manufacturer, that
is a long shot)
2. Tirerack reports are incorrect or skewed by the type of people who tend
to buy the All-Season Passenger type of tire.
I am still searching for the correct answer :-).
Thanks,
-Dima
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge
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