Saab 2008 9-3 User Manual
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Technical data
Recommended tire/engine combinations
RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.
NOTE
Snow chains
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels
Tires
6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".
NOTE
Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on
page 248.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" wheels.
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
2.0 Turbo V6 engine
All season tires
215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL
x
–
235/45 R17 94 V
x
x
Summer tires
235/45 R17 94 W
–
x
Winter (snow) tires
215/55 R16 93 Q
x
x
235/45 R17 94 Q
x
x
Wheel sizes
6.5x16"
x
–
7.5x17"
x
x
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