If I can find the funds (have a new bathroom to sort first) then I'm planning these for my 9-5 Project. Mine will be painted though to hide the fact they're C/F.
They aren't 'that' expensive and the rims themselves are pretty reasonable so kerbing or damage isn't that much of an issue as the centre can be reused over and over.
They are also very very light which means you need less power to turn the wheels leaving more available to move the rest of it!
They're even used as OEM on a Sweedish car at the moment!
Cheers
Icy
P.S. Lot of advantage in braking performance as well as suspension response and the ability to run softer damping!
Some Saab owners as you know are part of the "Purist" sect, keeping with Swedish design, which is fine. You are a new breed as Crevecoeur would say, "An American", the assimilation of many people. So just buy those rims, just don't put yourself too much indebt. And "Rock On!!!"
There are a few things you might want to consider when looking at new wheels for your car.
One is asthetics: do they flow well with the design of the car?
Another is weight. Additional unsprung weight adds stress to every moving component of the steering/suspension. It makes the drivetrain work harder to get the car moving from rest; it's more mass for the brakes to slow; more mass for the steering to move left/right; and--most evidently--more mass for the springs/dampers/bushings to handle.
It's highly recommended you have a sense of what your current wheel/tire set weighs, and try to stay within the smallest range of increase possible from that #. If at all possible, 'add lightness'--your car will feel transformed if you have the ability to do so.
Then there is fitment: Is the wheel designed to fit on a Saab? Does it have the proper offset and backspace? If not, you may encounter changes in suspension geometry, rubbing on the inner or outer fenderwell, or worse.
There are a few things you might want to consider when looking at new wheels for your car.
One is asthetics: do they flow well with the design of the car?
Another is weight. Additional unsprung weight adds stress to every moving component of the steering/suspension. It makes the drivetrain work harder to get the car moving from rest; it's more mass for the brakes to slow; more mass for the steering to move left/right; and--most evidently--more mass for the springs/dampers/bushings to handle.
It's highly recommended you have a sense of what your current wheel/tire set weighs, and try to stay within the smallest range of increase possible from that #. If at all possible, 'add lightness'--your car will feel transformed if you have the ability to do so.
Then there is fitment: Is the wheel designed to fit on a Saab? Does it have the proper offset and backspace? If not, you may encounter changes in suspension geometry, rubbing on the inner or outer fenderwell, or worse.
You are so right already our cars are so heavy I didnt really think about that. I am going to look into those rims that Icarus is looking at he mentioned that they were didnt weigh much.
If I can find the funds (have a new bathroom to sort first) then I'm planning these for my 9-5 Project. Mine will be painted though to hide the fact they're C/F.
They aren't 'that' expensive and the rims themselves are pretty reasonable so kerbing or damage isn't that much of an issue as the centre can be reused over and over.
They are also very very light which means you need less power to turn the wheels leaving more available to move the rest of it!
They're even used as OEM on a Sweedish car at the moment!
Cheers
Icy
P.S. Lot of advantage in braking performance as well as suspension response and the ability to run softer damping!
If I can find the funds (have a new bathroom to sort first) then I'm planning these for my 9-5 Project. Mine will be painted though to hide the fact they're C/F.
They aren't 'that' expensive and the rims themselves are pretty reasonable so kerbing or damage isn't that much of an issue as the centre can be reused over and over.
They are also very very light which means you need less power to turn the wheels leaving more available to move the rest of it!
They're even used as OEM on a Sweedish car at the moment!
Cheers
Icy
P.S. Lot of advantage in braking performance as well as suspension response and the ability to run softer damping!
Sorry don't have a clue what they would be on your side of the pond. As they are UK made I don't think the dollar - pound thing applies either. We pay circa £550 built up for an 18" wheel IIRC.
Sorry don't have a clue what they would be on your side of the pond. As they are UK made I don't think the dollar - pound thing applies either. We pay circa £550 built up for an 18" wheel IIRC.
Proper wheels.......none of this bling style crap.....:cheesy:
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