hrit24@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hello all,
>
> I am in the market for new tires on my 2002 Saab 9-3 SE because the
> Yokohama Avid's have developed a slight ripple on the outer edges
> which causes a loud noise as I drive. The service reps at my dealer
> said this was caused because they are directional tires and the way
> the car is engineered the tires are being pulled and I should try to
> buy non direction/channel tred tires.
>
> After some research and calling Tirerack, it seems that most tires are
> directional with the V pattern, to increase wet traction. I am
> considering a few tires:
>
> Bridgestone Potenza RE 960 AS
> Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge
> Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season
> Continental Extreme Contact
> Michelin Pilot Extalto A/S
>
> I'd appreciate if anyone has these tires if you would let me know your
> thoughts (wet traction, cornering stability, treadwear and would you
> buy again) Also, if anyone has other tire suggestion, please let me
> know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ira
Hi,
If it helps you at all, SAABs in the UK and the rest of Europe at a
guess come with mostly Pirelli, Continentals or Michelin. Certainly so
the current models. It does not mean they are the best tyres for the
car but must be good enough for the manufacturer to fit as original
equipment.
Looking at Tirerack there seem to be many more tyres which are not the V
shape (even so some may be unidirectional).
Regards
Charles
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