Manual Saab 9-3 - 2002 (page 211 of 256) (English)

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211Car care

Wheels

Alternative wheels and tires

If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than

those supplied with the car, consult your

Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail-

able.

Wheels/tires combinations that are not

approved by Saab can negatively affect the

car´s directional stability, steering and brak-

ing in both wet and dry conditions.

Do not assume that a wheel/tire combina-

tion will function properly just because it will

bolt on.

To ensure that the speedometer is as accu-

rate as possible it should be reprogrammed

if wheels of a different dimension are fitted.

Contact an authorized Saab dealer.

The wheels and tires have been carefully

matched to the characteristics of the car and

play a key role in its outstanding roadhold-

ing and handling.

Tire pressure

Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car-

ried and the maximum speed the car will be

driven (see the recommended tire pres-

sures on the back cover). Tire pressure

label, see page 243.

Note that all values apply to cold tires. For

tires with an aspect ratio less than /60,

increase the tire pressure by 3 psi (20 kPa)

for rough roads with potholes to minimize

the risk of rim damage.

Never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. If the

tires are hot when you check them, only

increase the pressure, if necessary.

Soft tires will cause faster wear than

over-pressurized tires. They also increase

fuel consumption.

If a valve is leaking, simply unscrew it and fit

a new one.

Important! Remember to adjust the tire

pressures if you change the load in the car

or intend to cruise at a substantially higher

or lower speed than normal.

NOTE

For wide wheels and/or low-profile tires,

bear in mind the following:

• Tires and wheels can be damaged in

potholes etc.

• Springs, shock absorbers and wheel

bearings and body mountings can be

overloaded.

• The wheels can come into contact with

chassis and body components.

• The speed and load limits for the tires

must not be exceeded; see page 212.

• Wheels larger than 17” must not be

fitted on the Saab 9-3. For Viggen

models the wheel should not be larger

than 17”. The maximum permissible

offset for the 9-3 is 49 mm and for the

Viggen 42 mm.

• Wheels smaller than 16” must not be

fitted on Viggen models. Fitting a

smaller size wheel on a Viggen is not

possible due to the size of the brake

discs.

NOTE

Check the tire pressures at least once

per month.

Underinflation is the main cause of:

• Tires wearing out prematurely.

• Damage to the sidewalls.

• Damage to the wheels.

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