2010 Saab 9-3X Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2010 Saab 9-3X is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Saab 9-3X tire size.

225/50R17/RF 98V

Simplified Size:  225-50-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2010 Saab 9-3X is 225/50R17/RF 98V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2010 Saab 9-3X's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

98

This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 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 112 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.