95 Aero Estate Tyre Choice for front
Discussion
I have a puncture that I don't think will be repaired (it's on the surface of the tyre but only a couple of inches in from the edge.
That being the case and the fronts being part worn a replacement Conti will be expensive and not matched with the other front.
Along those lines I'm thinking a few well recommended budget tyres have been mentioned recently that would fit the bill, and at c. £60 each would mean I could do both fronts.
Can anyone remember the name of the good budget tyres (one was an N6000 or something) and where in Kent/SE London borders I might be able to get some?
Thanks
That being the case and the fronts being part worn a replacement Conti will be expensive and not matched with the other front.
Along those lines I'm thinking a few well recommended budget tyres have been mentioned recently that would fit the bill, and at c. £60 each would mean I could do both fronts.
Can anyone remember the name of the good budget tyres (one was an N6000 or something) and where in Kent/SE London borders I might be able to get some?
Thanks
I'm in the market for a pair of fronts on mine. Seem to remember reading that Falkens are well regarded an not too pricey.
But I can't quite remember. I'll be interested to see what gets suggested.
have you asked on any of the Saab forums? to save me the bother
Anyone know if these ones are any good??
Falken 225/45/17 94W RF ZE512
But I can't quite remember. I'll be interested to see what gets suggested.
have you asked on any of the Saab forums? to save me the bother
Anyone know if these ones are any good??
Falken 225/45/17 94W RF ZE512
Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 2nd May 20:18
Dave,
if it's of any help, I had a number of different quality tyres on the car when I had it and I'm not sure I'd be tempted down the budget route unless you can find some very positive stories about a particular brand. With the top-name tyres, Goodyears were rubbish (handling and grip both suffered after initial mileage), Bridgestones superb (but lasted about 5 mins), Michelins were best all round - yes, expensive but lasted well and drove the best.
Hope it helps a bit.
p.s now actually using the 260 more so just replaced the rears (through e-tyres.co.uk by far the cheapest for Bridgestones so may be worth checking out) and just had a 18000 service at Brown & Gammons - everything fine :-) )
if it's of any help, I had a number of different quality tyres on the car when I had it and I'm not sure I'd be tempted down the budget route unless you can find some very positive stories about a particular brand. With the top-name tyres, Goodyears were rubbish (handling and grip both suffered after initial mileage), Bridgestones superb (but lasted about 5 mins), Michelins were best all round - yes, expensive but lasted well and drove the best.
Hope it helps a bit.
p.s now actually using the 260 more so just replaced the rears (through e-tyres.co.uk by far the cheapest for Bridgestones so may be worth checking out) and just had a 18000 service at Brown & Gammons - everything fine :-) )
Both of my last two 9-5 Aeros have been run on Toyo Proxes - T1Rs to be precise which are the same tyres I use on the TVR. Slightly softer compound so they're quieter and grippier than most, though granted they wear out a little quicker (prolly 18-20k rather than 25-30). However they are pretty cheap - around £80 a corner.
RedLeicester said:
Both of my last two 9-5 Aeros have been run on Toyo Proxes - T1Rs to be precise which are the same tyres I use on the TVR. Slightly softer compound so they're quieter and grippier than most, though granted they wear out a little quicker (prolly 18-20k rather than 25-30). However they are pretty cheap - around £80 a corner.
Cheers.Can get a pair of these for £150 delivered off ebay which seems a fair price.
ebay link
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