Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by mcgainer:
Just so happens I put a set of those Contis on my friends Saab SE. Stock tires was 225/50/16. I talked her into 205/55/16s (more sidewall to absorb our nasty MI roads).


That's not much more sidewall at all 112.5 vs. 112.75. I'd rather have a bit better handling than .25 mm or whatever it is more sidewall.



Then you should re-read what I've said. Buy the tires for what you want them to do. SHE'S a single mom with 2 children, and I doubt they care about Extreme Handling Potential. The roads here in MI suck...not just pot holes and all, but expansion joints from hell, resurface jobs that have gone to hell, and lack of funds for repairs. She enjoys the Euro handling of the Saab, but wanted winter sure-footedness and a smoother ride. I accomplished both with my suggestion. I kept the same over-all diameter to keep her speedometer in sync. Mission accomplished.

And I can tell you from experience that that 5% up-sizing can equate to a smoother ride.

So as far as buying the tires for the mission required..I win.