Rims for Saturn ION in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Saturn ION rims

    • Average rim diameter: 14.5 in. (368 mm)
    • Average rim width: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 109 mph (175 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 313 kg (690 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 25%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.12 hp/mm (0.82 kW/mm)
    • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 45.5 in. per wheel (1156 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

Original 2003 Saturn ION rim size

  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 2.4 i 16V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 2.4 i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.4 i 16V — 12 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
    2.2 i 16V Ecotec 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    2.4 i 16V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Ecotec
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 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 Saturn ION rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 144 mph (232 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 326 kg (719 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.14 hp/mm (0.84 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2003 Saturn ION rim size

  • 2.0 i 16V Red Line — 6.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 i 16V Red Line — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 i 16V Red Line — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 2.2 i 16V Ecotec — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 i 16V Red Line 6.5J x 17
    (165 x 432 mm)
    1.6 mm to 1 Nm 38.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.2 i 16V Ecotec 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Red Line
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 17
    (165 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Ecotec
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 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)