Hey, I've got an 02 9-3 SE that I'd like to upgrade the wheels on. The car is polar white, so any suggestions on what wheels might look good on it? I wanna stay at 16's. Maybe post some pics of what you have on yours.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Mike

if you post a pic of your car someone might photo shop for you

16" doesn't leave too many options, but i do really like the three spoke split (http://www.patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1466&mcid=2&cid=207&scid=253&modelyear=1998-2002). there's the popular viking (http://www.patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1643&mcid=2&cid=217&scid=255&modelyear=1994-1998), the seven spoke bbs talladega (http://www.patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1457&mcid=2&cid=217&scid=255&modelyear=1994-1998), and the rather plain three spoke (http://www.patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1639&mcid=2&cid=217&scid=255&modelyear=1994-1998). i've got the rather rare super aeros (http://www.patrickaccessories.com/productdetail.asp?ProdId=1638&mcid=2&cid=217&scid=255&modelyear=1994-1998), which i love, but i dunno how well they'd suit the 9-3 styling. all are 16"x6.5" and fit the 9-3 bolt pattern no problem.

I have the three spoke and rkII rims for my white 2000 93se if yu want to take a look http://www.cardomain.com/ride/668055/1

interesting list of mods there. there's such a thing as e code fog lights?:o love the rkIIs, but i don't think i could ever pull them off.

not 100 percent sure about the fog lights but they have the same symbol as my e-code headlights and i bought them off of ebay uk because they were cheaper than in the US. i got both of them for 180 new/shipped.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_allerghlt_blu_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_allerghlt_blu_ci3_l.jpg
dang.
you know there are some 18x8 ultraleggeras out there that are only 17.8 lbs. that's reeeediculously light for an 18.

VOX MB, 17X8s, so far so good...

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/77/l_840e99a02ade4df084812efd4ba636fc.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/9/l_585989a064eb460b91c0b7e2ef3e2b99.jpg

EDIT: Oh, they're about 22.5LBS BTW :)

dang.
you know there are some 18x8 ultraleggeras out there that are only 17.8 lbs. that's reeeediculously light for an 18.

Yep, it's those. They come in 17's or 18's. You're right, they are so freaking light - those are a good 5-6lbs lighter than the average I'd guess.

put my winter tires on the 900... I like the look for winter. 16" wheels.
http://paulcampagna.com/my_saab-site/Saab-Site/900_files/Media/DSC02839/DSC02839.jpg?disposition=download

I can't find a picture of them on my car, but the 9-3SS Arc 16" 10 spoke wheels look pretty good on it.

http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/images/1612785709_93_SC.jpg

My favorite Saab OEM wheels and probably my favorite for a Saab are the double 5 spoke from the Aero's.

I'm in the market for some new wheels too. Some 17's or 18's, something that isn't too heavy, too expensive, and doesn't have a rep for being soft/weak. (Maybe I'm just dreaming with those requirements)

Are there any brands I should stay away from? I would hate to drop a pile of money into wheels just to have one dent in a pot hole. Although I doubt I'll spend a pile of money. I usually find some sort of ridiculous deal somehow...

I think a set of BBS, Koning, or OZ might be worth looking into. I know there are other good manufacturers, its just a tricky lug pattern to find.

For SAABs ASA is also good. I like the Voxxs so far.

Math- Check out Team Dynamics. I picked up my 17x7s on ebay for 600 shipped. They weigh about 16 lbs. The roads in MI are pure sh!t and I only bent one when I hit a 10" deep hole in the concrete at 30mph. They seem plenty strong. BTW I have the pro race 1s in anthracite. SEXY and waaaaay better value than the OZs.

Good hunting!
Terry