Car care
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Changing the wheels round
WARNING
Tire markings
Winter tires
An example of the meaning of the different
markings in a tire size is given below for a
tire size of 195/60 R15 88V:
Winter (snow) tires are recommended for
winter climates where the majority of your
driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter
tires should be fitted to all four wheels to
maintain a proper balance. Your Saab
dealer can advise you of to the correct size
tire for your car (if different from the original
size) and also supply Saab approved winter
tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims.
When fitting just one new pair of tires,
these should be fitted to the rear wheels,
as these are more critical to the direc-
tional stability of the car (e.g. on braking
or in a skid). The existing rear tires should
therefore be moved to the front. Always
move left rear to left front and right rear to
right front, so that the direction of rotation
remains the same.
195 Tire section width, mm
6
0 Aspect ratio, i.e. the section height
is 60 % of the section width
R Radial ply
Tire quality grading (cars sold in
U.S.)
15
Wheel rim diameter 15 in. at bead
seats
New tires must be graded and labeled in
accordance with new Federal regulations.
Standard tests are conducted to measure
performance in the areas of traction and
temperature resistance. Refer to the tire
sidewallforthe specificqualitygradesof the
tires provided on your new Saab. Compact
spare tires are exempt.
88
Tire load code
V Speed marking
Because of front wheel drive, the front tires
tend to wear faster than the rear ones. New
tires should always be fitted in pairs, so that
tires on the same axle have the same
amount of tread.
If swapping the complete set, e.g. winter
tires for summer tires, mark the tires
removed to ensure that they go back in the
same position (e.g. FL for front left, RL rear
left, etc.).
Speed ratings
S Tire approved for speeds up to
112
mph (180 km/h)
T Tire approved for speeds up to
118 mph (190 km/h)
DOT QUALITY GRADES
H Tire approved for speeds up to
130 mph (210 km/h)
• Treadwear.
• Traction AA, A, B, C.
• Temperature A, B, C.
All passengercar tires must conform to Fed-
eral safety requirements in additiontothese
grades.
Store wheels lying flat or hanging – never
standing upright.
V Tire approved for speeds up to
150 mph (240 km/h)
W Tire approved for speeds up to
167
mph (270 km/h)
Y Tire approved for speeds up to
186 mph (300 km/h)
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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