192
Car care
Wheels
Tire pressure
NOTE
NOTE
Alternative wheels and tires
If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than
those supplied with the car, consult your
Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail-
able.
Wheels/tires combinations that are not
approved by Saab can negatively affect the
car´s directional stability, steering and brak-
ing in both wet and dry conditions.
For wide wheels and/or low-profile tires,
bear in mind the following:
Check the tire pressures at least once
per month.
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Tires and wheels can be damaged in
potholes etc.
Underinflation is the main cause of:
• Tires wearing out prematurely.
Springs and shock absorbers can be
overloaded.
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Damage to the sidewalls.
Damage to the wheels.
The wheelscancome intocontactwith
chassis and body components.
Do not assume that a wheel/tire combina-
tion will function properly just because it will
bolt on.
The speed and load limits for the tires
must not be exceeded; see page 193.
Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car-
ried and the maximum speed the car will be
driven (see the recommended tire pres-
sures on the back cover). Note that all
values apply to cold tires. For tires with an
aspect ratio less than /60, increase the tire
pressure by 3 psi (20 kPa) for rough roads
with potholes to minimize the risk of rim
damage.
Neverreducethepressureofahottire.Ifthe
tires are hot when you check them, only
increase the pressure, if necessary.
Soft tires will cause faster wear than
over-pressurized tires. They also increase
fuel consumption.
Wheels larger than 16” must not be
fitted on the Saab 9-3. For Viggen
models the wheel should not be larger
than 17”. The maximum permissible
offset for the 9-3 is 49 mm and for the
Viggen 42 mm.
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When fitting wheels on a 9-3, please
note that a 15” wheel should be used
on 9-3 Coupé and 5-door models, and
nothing smaller than 16” wheel should
be used for Viggen models. Fitting a
smaller size wheel on a Viggen is not
possible due to the size of the brake
discs.
If a valve is leaking, simply unscrew it and fit
a new one.
The wheels and tires have been carefully
matchedtothecharacteristicsofthecarand
play a key role in its outstanding roadhold-
ing and handling.
Important! Remember to adjust the tire
pressures if you change the load in the car
or intend to cruise at a substantially higher
or lower speed than normal.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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