I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with the
car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am used to
40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy different
rims.
Thanks
Scott
I have Michelin Pilot HX tires on my ’94 900SE, low profile, came with the
car, and look great after 48K miles
Roman
Scott Ocamb <soc…@searchcon.com> wrote in article
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> I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with the
> car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
> What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am used to
> 40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy different
> rims.
> Thanks
> Scott
Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
I just bought a 95′ 900SET and at 54K miles still riding on the original
Michelin’s
Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
You guys must really drive slow to get 40+ thousand miles out of a set of
tires. In my own experience I got 15k miles out of the front’s (Goodyear
Eagle NCT2). I currently have Fulda azzuro’s on the front and these wear even
worse. I have decided to accept that virtually no tires I have are going to
last and plump for Yokohama’s.
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>In article <01bde427$85d30ae0$b6224…@rbrent.russell.com>,
> "RGB" <rbren…@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> I have Michelin Pilot HX tires on my ’94 900SE, low profile, came with the
> car, and look great after 48K miles
> Roman
> Scott Ocamb <soc…@searchcon.com> wrote in article
> <6u1dn1$…@world1.bellatlantic.net>…
> > I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with the
> > car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
> > What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am used to
> > 40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy different
> > rims.
> > Thanks
> > Scott
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Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
In all fairness, I don’t drive slow, and the Michelin Pilot’s have been
great. I typically drive 70-90 mph on freeways, turn corners hard, and
have done a few autocross courses with them as well.
Roman
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> You guys must really drive slow to get 40+ thousand miles out of a set of
> tires. In my own experience I got 15k miles out of the front’s (Goodyear
> Eagle NCT2). I currently have Fulda azzuro’s on the front and these wear
even
> worse. I have decided to accept that virtually no tires I have are going
to
> last and plump for Yokohama’s.
> >In article <01bde427$85d30ae0$b6224…@rbrent.russell.com>,
> > "RGB" <rbren…@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > I have Michelin Pilot HX tires on my ’94 900SE, low profile, came with
the
> > car, and look great after 48K miles
> > Roman
> > Scott Ocamb <soc…@searchcon.com> wrote in article
> > <6u1dn1$…@world1.bellatlantic.net>…
> > > I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with
the
> > > car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
> > > What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am
used to
> > > 40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy
different
> > > rims.
> > > Thanks
> > > Scott
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Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
In article <01bde572$3fc74ba0$88114…@rbrent.russell.com>,
"RGB" <rbren…@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> In all fairness, I don’t drive slow, and the Michelin Pilot’s have been
> great. I typically drive 70-90 mph on freeways, turn corners hard, and
> have done a few autocross courses with them as well.
> Roman
I think I will try me a set of Michelin Pilots then, Thanks!
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Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
You may be more impressed with a Michlen XGT V4 or the Z4. It’s supposed to be an all
season tire. Better life, but not as impressive as the Pilot. It’s also alot cheaper.
Happy Saabing
Chris
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>I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with the
>car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
>What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am used to
>40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy different
>rims.
>Thanks
>Scott
Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
Why bother getting all seasons? – get some good summer tires and get some good winter tires – you
want the best from each season right? Try Toyo’s – I just got a good deal on some 205/55/15′s –
they are great! unidirectional, v-rated, and only $140 each plus tax ($330 for a pair)…they are
supposed to last at least 40 – 60,000 kms.
I have to say though, Michelin tires last a REALLY long time – I put about 140,000 km’s on a set
a few years ago – couldn’t believe it – ok, so the tread was down below the warning indicator,
but still…….
Michael
1990 900 SPG
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Chris Valliant wrote:
> You may be more impressed with a Michlen XGT V4 or the Z4. It’s supposed to be an all
> season tire. Better life, but not as impressive as the Pilot. It’s also alot cheaper.
> Happy Saabing
> Chris
> In article <6u1dn1$…@world1.bellatlantic.net>, soc…@searchcon.com says…
> >I have a 96 900 SE Turbo. I have the low profile tires that came with the
> >car. I was told that they would only last 20K miles or so.
> >What are good replacement tires that have a better lifetime? I am used to
> >40K – 50K miles from a set of tires. Also, I don’t want to buy different
> >rims.
> >Thanks
> >Scott
Comment by admin — December 31, 2009 @ 4:47 pm