Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero 2.8 V6 convertible Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Barum Bravuris 2 (127) 85% 78% 79% 71% 75% 80%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT (174) 88% 84% 83% 82% 60% 82%
Continental Sport Contact 5 (212) 87% 82% 79% 76% 51% 73%

Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero 2.8 V6 convertible Tyre Review Highlights

Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 5 given 86% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 17000 average miles
Car is a Saab 9-3ss Hirsch V6, running 235/45/17 size. Highly recommend!

I submitted a review in April '13, when I replaced my Dunlop Sportmaxx RT set with the Conti SC5's. The Dunlops were marginally quieter & a little better on fuel consumption; but wore within 9k miles to 3mm tread.

The Contis are now at nearly 17k miles (approaching 10 months daily usage, mostly A-roads) and, even after swapping fronts and rears in December, at between 5mm and 6mm. These tyres are supreme on standing water at speed - none of the skittishness that I had with the Dunlops. Dry grip is really good, too - not that I "fling" the car brutally; but there are some roads where I used to feel the limit on the Dunlops, whereas I still have total grip (and no hint of limit) with the Contis.
tyre reviewed on 2015-02-09 21:52:07
Writing about the Dunlop SportMaxx RT given 89% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
I left a review mid-October '13, when the tyres were new-on. 8000 miles of mostly A-road / dual carriageway later, they are still top-rate. I expected I'd need to swap the fronts & rears, to even out wear, about now; but there is no need to yet - lots of tread-depth all round.

The tyres became quieter once they'd settled in. What hasn't changed since new is the confidence in fast, dry cornering: they just grip and grip more.

They are a little more skittish on standing water at speed (of which the A3 in Hampshire has had plenty) but, when forced through B-road floods, there was no loss of grip or traction.

Highly recommended tyre. I will report back once the tyres reach end-life.
tyre reviewed on 2014-02-22 15:49:19
Writing about the Dunlop SportMaxx RT given 96% (235-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 average miles
I shod my last car (Mazda6 2.3 Sport) with Goodyear F1 Eagle Assymetric 2 - and I was amazed at the transformation they made. A change of car and a need for better tyres leaned me toward the same tyre, albeit wider.

I was swayed by reviews of the Dunlop Sportmaxx RT. The Saab 9-3 Aero V6, with Hirsch upgrade, now handles and brakes like the car I wanted it to be. A little more road rumble than I had hoped - but, on every road condition thrown at the car so far, the new Dunlops are totally confidence-inspiring and, on dual carriageway, are returning better MPG than the old tyres did.

I will report back after the cold, wet months. That's where the Goodyears were truly superb for a summer tyre.
tyre reviewed on 2013-10-19 20:17:53
Writing about the Barum Bravuris 2 given 91% (235-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 700 average miles
Due to needing new bushes on the rear of my Saab I was in the unenviable position of needing to buy 4 tyres - I'd heard some positive noises about Barum and made some enquiries. I had some Dunlop Sport Maxx on the front which lasted 9000 miles and were noisy and when I priced up 4 Dunlops it was £480,I found 4 x Barums for £325! I did think long and hard about going to an unknown make and was a little apprehensive but they've been a revelation - Quiet, great in the wet, no squealing - ride as good as the Dunlops for £150 less. The Saab V6 is 275bhp through the front wheels and most premium tyres last 10 - 12k so if they last that long I'll be happy. So far Ive been delighted for the first 700 miles, I'll report back as to wear. I've read a lot of reviews by so called experts and petrolheads and there is so much rubbish and oneupmanship talked about the premium brands. These Barums keep a 275 bhp Saab on the road in a very satisfactory manner - if I was tracking the car it may be different but I'm not its normal day to day driving - so by all means believe the hype - Me? I'll toddle back to Barum a happy bunny.
tyre reviewed on 2013-01-03 17:19:57
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