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2004 Saab 9-5 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x110 on every 2004 trim.

Tires for the 2004 Saab 9-5

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15
  3. 215/55R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16

Also listed: 235/45R17 235/40R18

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Trims sold in 2004
5
Generation
I (YS3E)

5 trims sold in 2004

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Saab 9-5 I (YS3E)

1997–2005 5 trims
9-5 2.0T +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L B205E I4 205/65R15 93H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.2TiD

Generation
YS3E · 1997–2005
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L B205E I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 93HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11033 psi
215/55R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET49 5x11036 psi
215/55R16 93QRim 16x6.5 ET49 5x11035 psi
225/45R17 94VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11036 psi

How to read 93H: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 2.3T 182 hp · 2.3L B235E I4 215/55R16 93H 4 fitments
Generation
YS3E · 1997–2005
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.3L B235E I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET49 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 93HRim 16x6.5 ET49 5x11036 psi
215/55R16 93QRim 16x6.5 ET49 5x11035 psi
225/45R17 94VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11035 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET47 5x11035 psi

How to read 93H: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 2.3T Aero 247 hp · 2.3L B235R I4 225/45R17 94V 4 fitments
Generation
YS3E · 1997–2005
Power
247 hp
Engine
2.3L B235R I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7 ET49 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 94VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11035 psi
225/45R17 94QRim 17x7 ET49 5x11036 psi
235/45R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET47 5x11035 psi
235/40R18 93WRim 18x8 ET45 5x11036 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 3.0TiD 173 hp · V6 · Diesel 225/45R17 94V 4 fitments
Generation
YS3E · 1997–2005
Power
173 hp
Engine
V6, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7 ET49 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 94VRim 17x7 ET49 5x11035 psi
215/55R16 93QRim 16x6.5 ET49 5x11035 psi
225/45R17 94QRim 17x7 ET49 5x11036 psi
235/45R17 94VRim 17x7.5 ET47 5x11035 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET49 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 2004
5
Generation
I (YS3E)
Other years
All years (1997–2012)

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