2008 Saab 9-7x Tire Size

Your Saab was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2008 Saab 9-7x, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Saab 9-7x'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.

18-Inch Rims

2008 Saab 9-7x

 

The original tire size for your 2008 Saab 9-7x is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Saab 9-7x's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4.2i5.3i

P255/55R18 104H

Simplified Size:  255-55-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 Saab 9-7x is P255/55R18 104H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Saab 9-7x's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

104

This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 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 140 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
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

20-Inch Rims

2008 Saab 9-7x

 

The original tire size for your 2008 Saab 9-7x is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Saab 9-7x's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Aero

P255/50R20 104V

Simplified Size:  255-50-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 Saab 9-7x is P255/50R20 104V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Saab 9-7x's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

104

This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 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 127 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.