Saab Automobile 9 3 SE Turbo Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Vredestein Sportrac 3 (60) 85% 91% 80% 80% 76% 79%
Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response (103) 88% 84% 84% 77% 76% 80%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (101) 87% 83% 81% 80% 77% 79%
Uniroyal RainSport 3 (286) 84% 92% 79% 78% 64% 83%
Vredestein Ultrac Cento (22) 83% 78% 76% 73% 86% 82%
Kumho Ecsta KU31 (165) 83% 75% 77% 76% 72% 74%
Michelin Pilot Primacy (52) 80% 76% 71% 68% 85% 71%
Hankook Ventus Prime2 (61) 79% 73% 72% 71% 67% 72%
Debica Frigo 2 (23) 68% 61% 65% 63% 84% 69%
Semperit Speed Life (10) 69% 61% 67% 59% 52% 66%
Dunlop SP Sport 2020 (4) 65% 60% 55% 63% 63% 45%
Runway Enduro 816 (8) 68% 54% 55% 56% 55% 58%

Saab Automobile 9 3 SE Turbo Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Runway Enduro 816 given 47% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 4000 average miles
I agree with the Runaway comment. These just spin up pulling out of a junction anymore than on idle and lose traction in the corners. They were fitted when I bought the car and have done about 4k miles on them but am taking them off as the roads get wetter as they are boarder line dangerous.
tire reviewed on 2021-11-05 05:07:49
Writing about the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun given 83% (195-65-15-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 500 spirited miles
I found the tires really good, for what they are. The feel is as you expect from a 65 profile sidewall, but I was surprised by how well they handled the wet. Really solid grip, even in very heavy rain. Bought them thinking they would be a set of decent "budget" tires, but was very surprised at how well they handled compared to other more expensive tires I've tried out.
tire reviewed on 2020-08-04 13:42:04
Writing about the Debica Frigo 2 given 48% (195-65-15-T)
Driving on mostly motorways for 6900 average miles
Very low dry and wet grip, this tire is at it's best on snow, ride is pretty good for the price as well as wear.
The wet grip (or lack of) failed me on straight road at 56 mph, the rear just lost all the grip. It's ok tire for city driving with heavy snow, but nothing else
tire reviewed on 2020-01-06 05:21:29
Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport 2020 given 43% (205-55-16-V)
Driving on for 2000 average miles
Just awful, they are too loud, very hard which means the comfort is not existing. Those tires starts grip well after long heat up, on which I don't have time while driving in town. Becauce of lack of grup in wet I was scared driving on motorway. I don't think these are safe tires.
tire reviewed on 2019-05-29 08:36:11
Writing about the Uniroyal RainSport 3 given 84% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3500 average miles
Bought RS3 for my wifes Saab 9-3 convertible.
Have always used uniroyals for all my cars and these have stood up to my expectations. Slipping 220 remapped horses through them they grip whether rain or shine.
I find the sidewalls a little soft but overinflating them slightly helps.
All in all cant fault them. Will be making a purchase for my own saab aero shortly.
tire reviewed on 2014-06-23 07:33:54
Writing about the Hankook Ventus Prime2 given 60% (205-50-16-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 9800 average miles
Bought these as they where recomended by a friend in May last year. Done under 10k and need replacing!!! My wife is not a slow driver but would have expected more miles out of these tires.
tire reviewed on 2014-02-18 05:55:40
Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response given 50% (195-60-15-V)
Driving on mostly town for 9000 easy going miles
wear down very quick
tire reviewed on 2013-01-15 19:03:59
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Primacy given 86% (195-65-15-H)
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Much better steering control &good grip from these three
tire reviewed on 2012-05-29 14:13:48
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 79% (205-50-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1500 average miles
I was recommended these tires by the tire seller. I'm impressed with the handling and grip in the wet.
I had to stand on the brakes in an emergency 2 days ago and the tires held on really well.
I've about 1500 miles on them since new and no appreciable wear showing on them.
I'm about to but them on my wife's car as a result of the experience I've had with them!
tire reviewed on 2011-11-09 02:55:15
Writing about the Semperit Speed Life given 40% (225-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3500 average miles
After my last experience (with Uniroyal Rainsport 2's (which I found a bit noisy)), I decided to go for a set of x4 Semperit Speed Life's. Why? Because like the other reviewer notes, they appeared to be a cost effective alternative to Continental (Continental own Semperit). Initially, I was pleased with my choice. The tires seemed well constructed, and the ??Alpine proven' slogan on the tire wall filled me with optimism. Firstly, from a ride perspective, I like them ?? They're much quieter than the Rainsport's, and unlike the other reviewer in this section mentions, I didn't notice any detrimental effect on economy (in fact to the contrary, I recently travelled 500 miles on a tank (that's 40+mpg, which for a Saab is practically unheard of!)). No, all of these things were fine ?? What's not fine is the wear. Just 3,500 miles in, and the fronts are wearing fast. I haven't measured the remaining depth of tread, but I reckon there must be only 50% of the tread remaining. This will give the tires a 7,500 mile life, which to me, and compared to other tire brands I've had, is low. I'm going to get the fronts and backs swapped around, in order to breathe some life into matters, and I'll update this post when I've got some more to say, but for the moment ?? NOT IMPRESSED.
tire reviewed on 2010-08-02 07:43:31
Writing about the Vredestein Ultrac Cento given 67% (205-50-16-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 spirited miles
I've replaced the front set of Vredestein Sportrac 3 with these new Ultrac Centos on my SAAB 9-3 Turbo. These new tires offer exceptional refinement and low road noise something which makes them ideal for long distance highway driving. Keeping up with the Vredestein tradition, the Ultrac Cento offers respectable grip in the wet which translates into a reassuring and sure-footed handling in adverse weather conditions.

The downside that comes at the cost of refinement is reduced feedback and average dry grip. Specifically, under hard acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear my car torque-steered excessively, something which was almost completely absent with the Sportrac 3. The same can be said for the roadholding which, although progressive, is nowhere near as good as before.

Overall, the Ultrac Cento seems an ideal choice for someone looking for a refined, quiet and sure-footed tire. Any spirited driving will not be rewarded accordingly with this tire.
tire reviewed on 2010-03-18 20:09:41
Writing about the Vredestein Sportrac 3 given 73% (205-50-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 spirited miles
Completely transformed the car! Excellent grip in the dry and amazingly competent in wet conditions. Steering feel increased dramatically and there is a feeling of "sportiness" that was previously missing from the car.
The only downside is that their life span is quite limited. After 7000 miles I need 2 new front ones.

Overall though its a superb and highly recommended tire for medium to high performance vehicles
tire reviewed on 2009-11-27 06:02:19
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