2001 Saab 9-3 Tire Size
Your Saab was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Saab 9-3, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Saab 9-3's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
15-Inch Rims
2001 Saab 9-3
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Saab 9-3's' tire size.
195/60R15 88
Simplified Size: 195-60-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is 195/60R15 88V. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Saab 9-3's tire size is shown below.
195 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
88 | This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
16-Inch Rims
2001 Saab 9-3
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Saab 9-3's' tire size.
Trim Options:
ConvertibleSE
205/50R16 87
Simplified Size: 205-50-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is 205/50R16 87V. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Saab 9-3'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. | ||||||
87 | This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
50 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
17-Inch Rims
2001 Saab 9-3
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Saab 9-3's' tire size.
Trim Options:
Viggen
215/45ZR17 87
Simplified Size: 215-45-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Saab 9-3 is 215/45ZR17 87W. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Saab 9-3's tire size is shown below.
215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
87 | This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |