Wheels And Tires - Saab 2004 9-3 Owner's Manual

Wheels and tires

Summer tires
6.5 x 15" _________________________ 205/65 R15 94 H
6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 R16 93 H
7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 W
Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or
tires than those fitted as standard.
Winter (snow) tires:
6.5 x 15" wheel ____________________ 205/65 R15 91 Q
6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 205/55 R16 91 Q
7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 225/45 R17 94 Q
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16"
Tire _____________________________ 125/85 R16 99 M
Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa (60 psi)
Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
NOTICE
Snow chains:
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels
RF/XL
6.5 x 15"_______ 205/65 R15 M+S or
6.5 x 16"_______ 205/55 R16 M+S or
Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
M+S
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
M+S or
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 17".
215/55 R16 93 Q
M+S RF/XL
NOTICE
Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on
page 234.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" wheels.
(3500 km)
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
Technical data
Tires
205/65 R15
215/55 R16
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