1999 Saab 9-5 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1999 Saab 9-5 that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1999 Saab 9-5.

205/65 VR16

Simplified Size:  205-65-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 Saab 9-5 is 205/65VR16 V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 Saab 9-5's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 133 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

215/55R16 93V

Simplified Size:  215-55-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1999 Saab 9-5 is 215/55R16 93V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1999 Saab 9-5's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

93

This tire has a load index of 93, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1430 pounds (650 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 118 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.