17" or 16" from 15"
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http://saabarchive.net/index.php/wheels/wdb
look here for reference ideas.
16 is easy. 205/50/16 is the default tyre size for my 00 9-3 Aero. I have some photos in my garage link of Vikings and my normal aero wheels.
I have an odd note in my manual about going larger than 16 is not advised. Bit odd considering the 2001 9-3 version had 17 Double Y's.
Depends on what style you like if you are sticking with SAAB patterns. The Viking style is available in 16, I don't think it was available in 17.
Do you need to worry about snow/ice?
Do you plan to upgrade your brakes?
Some brakes may not fit/work with 15" if you upgrade.. so you can't go back to 15" rims if you do a brake upgrade.. over a certain size.
look here for reference ideas.
16 is easy. 205/50/16 is the default tyre size for my 00 9-3 Aero. I have some photos in my garage link of Vikings and my normal aero wheels.
I have an odd note in my manual about going larger than 16 is not advised. Bit odd considering the 2001 9-3 version had 17 Double Y's.
Depends on what style you like if you are sticking with SAAB patterns. The Viking style is available in 16, I don't think it was available in 17.
Do you need to worry about snow/ice?
Do you plan to upgrade your brakes?
Some brakes may not fit/work with 15" if you upgrade.. so you can't go back to 15" rims if you do a brake upgrade.. over a certain size.
To expand..
Viggens came with 17x 7.5 (Alu34) - Viggen 5 spoke.
Some 9-3's in 2001 came with 17x7 (Alu36) - Double 'Y'.
So 17 x 7.5 should fit fine.
Depends on what tyres you are looking for also, as your favourite might only be available in 7.5 widths.
Best of luck.
Viggens came with 17x 7.5 (Alu34) - Viggen 5 spoke.
Some 9-3's in 2001 came with 17x7 (Alu36) - Double 'Y'.
So 17 x 7.5 should fit fine.
Depends on what tyres you are looking for also, as your favourite might only be available in 7.5 widths.
Best of luck.
Which would be better Klingons:
https://www.allfactorywheels.com/p-25787-aluminum-alloy-wheel-rim-17x7-68198.aspx
or these:
https://www.allfactorywheels.com/p-25801-aluminum-alloy-wheel-rim-17x75-68240.aspx
?
https://www.allfactorywheels.com/p-25787-aluminum-alloy-wheel-rim-17x7-68198.aspx
or these:
https://www.allfactorywheels.com/p-25801-aluminum-alloy-wheel-rim-17x75-68240.aspx
?
You have a 99 9-3.
The first one - 17x7 (68198) I believe is the classic Klingon - but I think technically it's for 9-5's not 9-3. If I'm wrong - I'm sure someone will correct me.
I like this - Its similar to your second choice. Hopefully, you can find a version that's close.
https://www.rbmperformance.com/lng_EN_srub_183_iprod_3071_ClkNbProduitPage_1000000-complete-set-of-4-genuine-saab-wheels-in-17-.html
I'm sure you'll do well. You already have have some good taste - your're driving a SAAB. hehehe.
The first one - 17x7 (68198) I believe is the classic Klingon - but I think technically it's for 9-5's not 9-3. If I'm wrong - I'm sure someone will correct me.
I like this - Its similar to your second choice. Hopefully, you can find a version that's close.
https://www.rbmperformance.com/lng_EN_srub_183_iprod_3071_ClkNbProduitPage_1000000-complete-set-of-4-genuine-saab-wheels-in-17-.html
I'm sure you'll do well. You already have have some good taste - your're driving a SAAB. hehehe.
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