1988 Saab 9000 Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 1988 Saab 9000 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 1988 Saab 9000.
Trim Options:
S
185/65R15
Simplified Size: 185-65-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1988 Saab 9000 is 185/65TR15. A color-coded explanation of the 1988 Saab 9000's tire size is shown below.
185 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters. | ||||||
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 120 millimeters. | ||||||
This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. | |||||||
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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15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. |
Trim Options:
Turbo
205/55R15
Simplified Size: 205-55-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1988 Saab 9000 is 205/55VR15. A color-coded explanation of the 1988 Saab 9000's tire size is shown below.
205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
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 112 millimeters. | ||||||
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. | |||||||
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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15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. |