278 SpecificationsWheels and tires
(recommended dimensions)
2.3t 2.3 Turbo 2.3T
Summer tires205/65 R15 94 V X – –
215/55 R16 93 V X X X
225/45 R17 94 W XL/RF X X XWinter tires205/65 R15 94 Q X – –
205/55 R16 91 Q X X X
215/55 R16 93 Q X X X
225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF X X XWheel sizes6 x 15” X – –
6,5 x 16” X X X
7 x 17” X X X15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo and 2.3T since the size of
the brake discs prohibits this.
Speed ratings and load indices, see page 241.
Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels
or tires than those fitted as standard.
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16
Tire _____________________________ T115/70 R16
Pressure_________________________ 60 psi (420 kPa)
Maximum life _____________________ 2,200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)NOTICESnow chains:
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels Tires
6 x 15*)_____ 205/65 R15
6.5 x 16_____205/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Snow chains must not be fitted to 17" wheels.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains.NOTICEWheels larger than 17” must not be fitted.
Wheel offset must be 49 mm.
Vehicles with 12.05 in (306 mm) front brake discs must not use
15” rims.
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279 Specifications
Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
1)
Fr o nt
kPa/psiRear
kPa/psi
205/65 R15 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33 210/30
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33 210/30
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 280/41 260/38
215/55 R16 93 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 220/32
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 220/32
1–5 pers./100– (160–) 290/42 270/39
225/45 R17 94 W
XL/RF1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36 240/35
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36 240/35
1–5 pers./120– (190–) 300/43 290/42
205/65 R15 94 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
Winter tire
for 2.3t4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
205/55 R16 91 Q
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
215/55 R16 93 Q
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38
225/45 R17 94 Q
XL/RF
Winter tire.
All variants.1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 250/36
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 270/39 270/39
T115/70 R16
Spare wheelMax 50 (80) 420/60 420/60
1) Do not exceed posted speed limits.
By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surrounding
air temperature.
The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C).
The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during motor-
way driving), and decrease as they cool.
When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the
tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa/2 psi
(0.1 bar).
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287 Index
UUnder the hood
_________________ 201
Uniform tire quality grading
________ 237
Upholstery and trim
______________ 253
Upholstery and trim, care of
_______ 253
Useful tips, ACC
_________________ 83
VVanity mirrors
__________________ 131
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 267
Ventilated front seats
_____________ 15
Viscosity, engine oil
_____________ 272
WWarning labels
___________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG
___________ 36
Warning lights
___________________ 54
Washers
______________________ 213
Washers, windshield
_____________ 214
Washing the car
________________ 254
Waxing and polishing
____________ 255
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 235
Wheel replacement
______________ 238
Wheel, change
_________________ 247
Wheels and tires ________________ 278
Wheels and tires, sizes
___________ 278
When it is time for new tires
_______ 235
Windshield washers
______________ 73
Windshield wipers
________________ 73
Winter tires
________________ 244
, 278
Wiper blades, replacing
__________ 213
Wipers and washers
__________ 73
, 213
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