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2011 Saab 9-5 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 Saab 9-5

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

  1. 225/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17
  2. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16
  3. 245/40R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19

Also listed: 245/45R18 245/35R20 255/35R20

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Trims sold in 2011
5
Generation
II (YS3G)

5 trims sold in 2011

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

Saab 9-5 II (YS3G)

2010–2012 5 trims
9-5 1.6T 177 hp · 1.6L A16LET/Z16LET I4 225/60R16 98V 4 fitments
Generation
YS3G · 2010–2012
Power
177 hp
Engine
1.6L A16LET/Z16LET I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.9 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET41 · 5x120 · 66.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 98VRim 16x7 ET41 5x12036 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x7 ET41 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 99WRim 18x8 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/40R19 98WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 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.

9-5 2.0T 217 hp · 2.0L A20NFT/A20NHT I4 225/55R17 97W 4 fitments
Generation
YS3G · 2010–2012
Power
217 hp
Engine
2.0L A20NFT/A20NHT I4, Petrol
Center bore
66.9 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET49 · 5x120 · 66.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x7 ET49 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 98WRim 18x8 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/40R19 98WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/35R20 95WRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 2.0TiD 158 hp · 2.0L A20DTH I4 · Diesel 225/60R16 98V 4 fitments
Generation
YS3G · 2010–2012
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.0L A20DTH I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.9 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET41 · 5x120 · 66.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 98VRim 16x7 ET41 5x12036 psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x7 ET41 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 98WRim 18x8 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/40R19 98WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 2.0TTiD 188 hp · 2.0L A20DTR I4 · Diesel 225/55R17 97W 4 fitments
Generation
YS3G · 2010–2012
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.0L A20DTR I4, Diesel
Center bore
66.9 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET41 · 5x120 · 66.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R17 97WRim 17x7 ET41 5x12039 psi
245/45R18 98WRim 18x8 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/40R19 98WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi
245/35R20 95YRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

9-5 2.8T 296 hp · 2.8L A28NER V6 245/40R19 98W 2 fitments
Generation
YS3G · 2010–2012
Power
296 hp
Engine
2.8L A28NER V6, Petrol
Center bore
66.9 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET45 · 5x120 · 66.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R19 98WRim 19x8.5 ET45 5x12039 psi
255/35R20 97YRim 20x9 ET40 5x12039 psi

How to read 98W: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 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 2011
5
Generation
II (YS3G)
Other years
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