"Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying:
>> 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.
<cough> Bollocks. Complete and utter bollocks.
I'd be checking the tracking. Properly.
>> 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:
>> Michelin Pilot Extalto A/S
> Looking at Tirerack there seem to be many more tyres which are not the V
> shape (even so some may be unidirectional).
Exaltos (at least, this side of the pond) aren't directional, but they
are assymetric.
I've got a set on my c900, and have had 'em on an XM previously. I like
'em, but I will admit to being a thoroughly biased Mich fanboi.
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