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i know the north gets more snow but for the south are they a poor compromise ? For rain conditions the best wintr tyres are graded C and the best all weather tyres A.thats a very big difference in grip and stopping distance for the condition the South gets most of in the winter. I've had...

2x Saab/Vauxhall steel rims fitted with Winter Tyres. Rims are from a 54 plate Vectra and were fitted to my 55 plate Saab 9-3....will fit and 9-3 or OG 93 apart from the aero with the 314mm brakes. Tyres are 195/45/16 Dunlop SPWinter Sport M3 MO with 4-5mm tread on one and 5-6mm on the other...

We're excited to announce that we're now offering Thule snow tire chains at CARiD. They both work and look great in winter tricky weather conditions. With these chains you'll get improved safety and handling no matter how hard the snow is. Thule is a worldwide known brand to offer premium...

..in fact switching the traction control off barely increases the fun level as those tyres just will not grip. So rather than fit snow tyres i'll take the MR2 out when she gets home in it, Rwd+Mid-engined=FUN! Being brought up in the country on Rwd with no electronic aides, to coin an phrase "i...

I live in a snowy climate and want very much to purchase a 2010 Saab 95 Aero AWD. I am curious to hear from current owners about their experience driving in the snow, good grip, does the traction control grab hold and make you feel very stable while handling in snowy conditions? I own a 2011...

Hi guys, I'm gutted to be selling these after hunting to get the perfect wheel and tyre combo for the winter months, but unfortunately I'm selling my Saab :( The tyres are Nokian WR G2, they get great write ups from all the reviews I have read and are meant to perform well on wet/dry tarmac as...

Hi All, well after last years disaster of a winter I've just ordered a set of winter tyres - Nankang Snow Sv-2 from eiretyres (225/50/R17 98V) . I ordered them a half profile bigger 50 profile instead of 45 , anyone have problems with rubbing after doing this? they're going on a '04 Aero saloon...

Can anyone give me any idea as to what a 900 is like in the snow. Im expecting it to dump a load of snow again this winter and i want to be ready. Last year was a joke. My BMW couldnt even get out of the driveway. I decided not to waste my time with it this year. And bought an old saab instead...

hi how does the 9-5 auto box cope with snow and ice conditions i had a bmw e46 330d m sport auto a few years ago and it was a total nightmare in ANY depth of snow . otherwise it was a fabulous car but as i stay in scotland and going by the last two winters , it looks as snow is becomming more...

hello everyone I moved to Denmark with Family and my L reg 9000 Griffin of course.I have managed to damage the gearbox in the ice and snow.could anyone suggest a good place to source a replacement as the guy over here is saying 2000 pounds just for parts. is the autobox 4 speed or 5. And lastly...

So I managed to have a very minor bump in the snow the other day, which has left my MY05 Aero with a little crease in the front spoiler, and a pretty smashed indicator plastic lens thingy (driver's side). Bumped into the wheel of a Ford 4x4, the rim of which is what left the little crease in...

Sorry to post this here but i need a moan.... Why oh why is it with all the snow/ice and gernerally very poor road conditions there are so many idiots on our roads, today alone i saw so many driving with 3-4 feet of the car infront of them as they clearly felt they were not driving quick enough...

Help anyone... My 9-5 auto 2.2 t vector sport is hopeless on the snow covered road surface..With the weather today I'm reminded how bad my 9-5 auto is in the snow. Had a problem from a standing start whilst on the main road.. aaah! I know I have michelin pilots on the front which are summer...

After a heroic effort we managed to finally clear our street from snow ourselves at the weekend. Now it's covered again with no ploughs / gritters in sight. Anyone used snowchains here? How practical or easy to fit are they? Do they actually work & how much do they cost? Cheers

I live in Biggin hill, Kent, and we've had about 14" of snow over the last few days. Got some Multi Grip snow socks and they've been getting me about very well - Images attached for your viewing pleasure. Worth noting that the snow socks are easily fitted, but an absolute cow to remove...

Hi,I'm new to this forum so hello,managed to take my car sideways into a kerb due to skidding on the ice,sounded worse than it looked but not when I started driving again. My steering wheel doesn't have much control over the wheels,it seems to be moving all over the place,I'm guessing the...

Might be useful to forum members contemplating winter tyres/wheels combinations namb - Yokohama W drive / 215 55 VR16 / 2008 (09) 95 Aero Turbo Edition Estate Request - can moderators update the list as members post their setups please to keep this thread to a single post? You might also want...

I have a 9-5 Vector 3.0 TID estate with tyres 225/45ZR 17 94Y XL can anyone recommend reasonably priced snow tyres. traction more important than speed. my existing tyres appear to be rated up to 186mph, or is that kph? Either way I don't and can't go that fast. From an insurance point of view...

I have some snow chains that i bought for my 2005 9-3, but will probably fit all Saabs. They are the self adjusting ones that you just put on and they self tension. They cost a small fortune, but i only want £50 for them. I used them several times this/last year and they were worth their weight...