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2002 Saab 9-3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x110 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 Saab 9-3

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/65R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15
  2. 205/50R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16
  3. 215/45R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 215/45R17

Also listed: 195/60R15 205/55R16 205/45R17 215/40R18 205/60R15 195/55R16 235/35R18

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Trims sold in 2002
6
Generation
I (YS3D)

6 trims sold in 2002

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Saab 9-3 I (YS3D)

1998–2003 6 trims
9-3 2.0i 128 hp · I4 185/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
128 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 91SRim 15x6 ET41 5x11030 psi
195/60R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET41 5x11032 psi
205/50R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11033 psi
205/45R17 93VRim 17x7 ET45 5x11035 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

9-3 2.0TE 148 hp · 2.0L I4 185/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 91SRim 15x6 ET41 5x11030 psi
205/50R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11033 psi
205/60R15 93HRim 15x6.5 ET45 5x11030 psi
205/55R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11033 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-3 2.0TL 182 hp · 2.0L I4 205/50R16 94H 4 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 94HRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11033 psi
205/55R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11033 psi
205/45R17 93VRim 17x6.5 ET45 5x11035 psi
215/45R17 93VRim 17x7 ET45 5x11035 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-3 2.0TR 202 hp · 2.0L I4 205/50R16 94H 3 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
202 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/50R16 94HRim 16x6.5 ET41 5x11033 psi
215/45R17 93VRim 17x7 ET45 5x11035 psi
215/40R18 91WRim 18x7.5 ET41 5x11035 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-3 2.2TiD 123 hp · I4 · Diesel 185/65R15 91S 4 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
123 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET41 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 91SRim 15x6 ET41 5x11030 psi
195/60R15 91TRim 15x6.5 ET41 5x11032 psi
195/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11033 psi
205/50R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11033 psi

How to read 91S: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-3 2.3T 222 hp · 2.3L I4 215/45R17 91W 3 fitments
Generation
YS3D · 1998–2003
Power
222 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/45R17 Wheels 17x7 ET45 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET45 5x11035 psi
215/40R18 91YRim 18x7.5 ET41 5x11035 psi
235/35R18 93YRim 18x8 ET41 5x11036 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2002
6
Generation
I (YS3D)
Other years
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