[TurboCSE]

Hello folks! I was looking to getting some aftermarket wheels for the summertime for my 9000CSE. On theSaabSite I found some wheels I like quite a bit:

Most of you have probably seen those before on that site. Anywho, I'm interested in the 16x7.5" ones. I am wondering what tire sizes I should look for when looking for tires? Something like 205/60/16 - you know, those numbers. I know the first number is width, and the last is wheel size, and the middle has something to do with sidewall but when I try to think of it all I get confused! What would be an optimal size tire to fit these wheels? I'm looking for good weather/summer tires, so any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you!

 

[dave225]

Hi
The middle number is the "aspect ratio", as a pecentage. So 60 means the sidewall height is 60% of the tread width.
So a 205/60 tire has a sidewall height of 205 x 60% = 123mm.

 

[TurboCSE]

Thanks!

 

[Schu]

16" aero wheels came with 205/55-16 tires. But they are only 6.5" wide. I doubt they stretch to 7.5" would make that much difference though.

 

[TurboCSE]

Hmm thank you for the info. Maybe I could look at 215/55(?)/16's?

 

[ant9000turbo]

Have a look here: Rochford Tyres , this is where I got my aftermarket 17"'s and they seem quite cheap.

They also have a fitment guide on there site that tells you what wheel / tyres etc they have for your specific car.

 

[TurboCSE]

Thanks! All the prices are in GBP so hopefully they'd be willing to ship overseas to the States