Rims for Saab 9000 in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Saab 9000 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 15.1 in. (384 mm)
    • Average rim width: 5.7 in. (145 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 149 mph (240 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 345 kg (761 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.21 hp/mm (0.89 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.77 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 23 in. (584 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 47.4 in. per wheel (1204 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

Original 1985 Saab 9000 rim size

  • 2.0 - 16 CS — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 CS Aero — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 - 16 CS — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 CS Aero — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 - 16 CS — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.3 CS Aero — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 - 16 CS 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.0 - 16 ND Turbo 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 - 16 CSE 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 CS Aero 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 CS
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CSE
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 CS Aero
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Saab 9000 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.1 in. (384 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.8 in. (147 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 146 mph (235 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 344 kg (758 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.16 hp/mm (0.85 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.77 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 23 in. (584 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.4 in. per wheel (1204 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1986 Saab 9000 rim size

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 16V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 - 16 CD — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 - 16 CD — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.0 16V — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.0 - 16 CD — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.3 -16 Turbo 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 16V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 - 16 Turbo CD 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 - 16 Turbo 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 - 16 CD 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.0 -16 Turbo 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.3 - 16 CDE 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 -16 Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 CD
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 -16 Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)