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NG900 / GM900 5 Lug! =>>>
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2003 Catalog!
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2004/5
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TRX Wheels
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The Primax wheels from my 9000 are sold, sorry!
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| SAAB 99 Inca - Standard 99 Turbo wheel - very light, but also very soft. Factory installed on 99 Turbos from 1978 & 900 Turbo 3 doors 1979 & 1980 |
1979>1980 |
1969>1984 99 |
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| SAAB 900 US Turbo Wheel - otherwise known as the "24 spoker" or "manhole cover." First Saab wheel with conical seat lugnuts [excluding the TRX, of course!]. Factory installed on 1982-1984 900 Turbo & 1982-1986 900S. Factory installed on 1982-1984 900 Turbo & 1982-1986 900S. |
1982>1987 |
1978>1987 900 |
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| SAAB 900 Silver Star Wheel - Rare in the US |
198?>198? |
1978>1987 900 |
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SAAB 900 SPG/Aero Wheel - My favorite, I have these on my 1994 C900CV.
These came stock on the SPG or Aero 900's.
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1985>1987 1988> |
1978>1987 900 [nut style] |
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SAAB "Sunburst" 15-spoke wheels - standard on most early 9000's. There are two 5.5 varieties. One for -87 99/900 and one for 88- 900. [Thanks to Larry West for update]. First offered in 1985.
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<1987 1988> 15"x6", 4-hole |
For 15"x5.5: For 15"x6: |
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SAAB "Cross Spoke" Wheels - came on various early 9000 models, especially the CD. A special version with a Griffin Head hubcap came on the Griffin Edition. The 16"x6.5" version had a polished rim in 1990.
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15"x6", 4-hole 16"x 6.5", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "Diamond Spoke" Wheels - came on various early 90's 9000 models.
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5"x6.5", 4-hole SAAB # 89 70 980 SAAB # 88 83 874 Hubcap # 89 87 620 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "Super Inca" - the 5.5" was "nut style" and the 6" "bolt style" - some people love these, but most folks hate them. I had them on my 1984 900t and I thought they looked fine. The EPC lists these as "Sports Package" Wheels for MY 1990.
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15"x5.5", 4-hole, nut style 15"x6", 4-hole, bolt style |
nut style... bolt style...
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SAAB 99 & 900 EMS Soccerball - Standard EMS wheel - Very strong. Looks like the Sonett wheel, but is 4-hole. Since it's narrow, it's good for ice racing or snow tires for your 900. Factory installed on 99 EMS & 900 EMS up to 1980. There is also a GLE variant that has gold paint instead of black. Factory installed on 99 GLE & 900 GLE up to 1980. |
15"x5", 4-hole SAAB # 22319 - Black
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1969>1984 99
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And let's not forget the 5-lug soccerballs for the 95, 96 and 97 (Sonett)! 5" in width was a big step up from the 4.5" width of the steel wheels... Generally, the Sonett had the inner honeycomb painted black, and the 95/96's were a solid color. Many exceptions. These take a special bolt/washer combo. |
15"x5", 5-hole SAAB # ? |
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SAAB 99 Minilite 8 Spoke. Looking for some better pix! Came in Silver and Yellow [S&R Catalog option] Thanks to Larry West for the part numbers and to James Fox for the S&R info |
15"x5.5", 4-hole SAAB # 22376 [came with centercap] |
1969>1984 99 1978>1987 900 [nut style] |
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SAAB Ronal Silverspoke Sport Wheel - See the SilverVane below
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15"x5.5", 4-hole SAAB # 00 24 380 |
1969>1984 99 1978>1987 900 [nut style] |
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SAAB SilverVane by I *think* there were three other styles [other than the Silverspoke]: "Silvervane Shelby Sport Wheel" 02 05 393 - Silver
with machined lip The Catalog calls the Shelby's "Metalux" And, yes, there is a 9000 version! Note the wider lip. These would be KILLER on a 900! Thanks to David Cornwall for the pics |
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15"x5.5", 4-hole SAAB # 02 05 393 - Silvervane "9000" version Weight: ~15 lbs |
1969>1984 99 1978>1987 900 [nut style]
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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| SAAB 9000 3-spoke wheel. Kind of like an SPG wheel on
steroids. Also known as the "soft spoke".
Thanks to Stephen Lewis for the pix with the wheels on a Cabrio/Vert!!! |
15"x6.5", 4-hole SAAB # 45 45 687 Centercap # 89 87 620 Centercap # 44 25 476 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "short spoke" or "round spoke" 15 spoke wheels - came on various early 90's 900's. Original wheels on WSAABI!
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1992>1993/94 CV 15"x6", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "short spoke" or "square spoke" 15 spoke wheel - mostly seen on 9000's, but available for the 900 [shown here]
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15"x5.5", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "short spoke" or "square spoke" 15 spoke wheel - mostly seen on 9000's [shown here], but available for the 900.
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1991>1994 1995>1998 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB Directionals from the early 1990's - Gray was stock with Silver reserved for the 900 Turbos of the same years [including the 1994T Convertible]. Personally, I think they're hideous. According to Eirik O. Skjæveland, in Norway, these
are called "Aero92" |
1992 - Turbo 1993/1994 CV |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB Directionals from the early 1990's - Stock on the 1992/95 9000 CS. I couldn't wait to take them off our 1993 9000CS - but the new owner thought they were great!
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1993>1995 15"x6.5", 4-hole SAAB #'s 40 04 735 (LH) 40 04 727 (RH) Hubcap # 44 25 476 Griffen Hubcap-1998 # 45 66 311 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB 9000 8-spoke wheel. A nice, strong option, reminiscent of the old Ronal and Minilites.
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15"x6", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB 9000 "smooth spoke" 5-spoke wheel. Available starting in 1994. Very fat rim, for very fat tires! May have some fit problems on a 900.
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15"x7", 4-hole SAAB # 86 77 395 Centercap # 86 77 403 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB 9000 "square spoke" 5-spoke wheel. Available starting in 1994
Thanks to Robert Lomitola for some updated info. |
15"x6.5", 4-hole Center cap #02 44 673 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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| SAAB 9000 "directional star" or "super spoke" 5-spoke wheel. Not sure if this was ever sold in the US. | 15"x7", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB 9000 "Aero" - came with a couple of different grays, lip was polished. Highly desired wheel because it's 16".
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1986>1993 "Aero" 1996>1997 CS/CSE |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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| SAAB 9000 "Super Aero" - same style was available in both the 5-hole [900NG] and the 4-hole [9000] styles. |
1994>1998 1996>1998 16"x6.5", 5-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB 9000 "Super Aero" with exposed lugnuts. Came in 15" and 16". Same design as the 15x6.5 5-lug NG wheel
Thanks to Mark Winchester & Gary Coe for the pix. |
1997>1998 9000 1997>1998 9000 |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "Cross Spoke" Wheels - came on late 9000 models, especially the CD. A special version with a Griffin Head hubcap came on the Griffin Edition. Similar, but not quite the same as the original Cross Spoke. Silver-painted light-alloy with clear coat. Center cap and special tool required to remove center cap, both sold separately. |
15"x7", 4-hole |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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SAAB "Thin Spoke" Wheels - came on the '94 9000 CDE - 14 spokes! Alternate photo: |
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15"x6." 4-hole, 14-spoke |
1988>1993-1/2 900 |
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| SAAB NG/GM 900 "long spoke" - stock wheel on the early base NG 900's |
15"x6", 5-hole SAAB # 42-41-642 |
1994>1998 NG 900 |
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| SAAB NG/GM 900 15-spoke - stock rim on the '94-96 SE (turbo) models. |
15"x6", 5-hole SAAB # 42-40-859 |
1994>1998 NG 900 |
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SAAB NG/GM 900 "long spoke" or "Viking"- stock wheel on the NG 900SET's - wheel change in 1997 - uses the new smaller, standard centercap. According to Eirik O. Skjæveland, in Norway, these are called "VikingAero" wheels. Thanks, Eirik! |
16"x6.5", 5-hole 94>96 97>98 |
1994>1998 NG 900 |
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| SAAB NG/GM 900 "tri spoke" - 15" on the 1997 900, 16" on the 9^5 |
15"x6.5", 5-hole SAAB # 45-66-048 |
1994>1998 NG 900 |
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| SAAB 9^5 "tri spoke" - looks like the 15" on the NG/GM 900. Standard on 1998-2000 Models. In 2001, the centercap changed from the "SAAB/Scania" design to the plain "SAAB" roundel. |
16"x6.5", 5-hole SAAB # 45-66-055 |
1994>1998 NG 900 |
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| Note on Wheel Modifications - these *only* need to be done on early Soccerball/EMS wheels to fit mid 1978 & later 99s & 900s. All other wheels will bolt up to any 99 & 900. Centering may be an issue with some, and the center caps (see next item) - 900 alloy wheels after the Inca to 1987 may not properly fit the front of the 99 & 900 up through 1980 (possibly later on the 99). The wheel bolts up fine, however, the nut that holds the hub and CV together may protrude far enough to prevent mounting of the center cap. The only solution is to convert to 1981 or later 900 front spindles (hub, steering knuckle, wheel bearing, CV). Rear axle fit is fine. [Again, Thanks to Larry West!] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note on Nuts and Bolts: Different nuts & bolts may be required for older wheels. Incas, Soccerballs, TRX & Shelby wheels use a flat-seat (shouldered) nut. All later Alloy wheels for the C900 use conical-seat nuts. The proper nuts must be used with the wheels. Also, there were, for a time, two different bolts for the later wheels. The short bolts for the steel wheels must not be used with Alloys. Long bolts can be used on either steel or alloy wheels. Pre-1988, SAAB used lugs and nuts for the 900/99 with a lug pattern
4x114.3mm, or 4x4.5", 71mm centerbore 9000 wheels will bolt right up to a post-1987 900 - the clearance is correct as well. That fact, combined with the better brakes, is why many people put 1988+ hubs on their early 900's. [Again, Thanks to Larry West!] |
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Note on Insertion Depth (ET): ET = Einpreßtiefe or "Insertion Depth" in German - SAAB decreased the offset as the rim got wider in order to maintain the same backset, as in this quick chart:
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Some Sources for Used or NOS SAAB Wheels: Sports Car Service often have NOS stuff: www.sportscarservice.com
Wheel Collision Center has quite a large selection: www.wheelcollision.com Goldwing is always worth calling: www.goldwingsaab.com Always check the Saabnet postings: www.saabnet.com |
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Looking for a hubcap for your SAAB alloy wheel, or a wheel cover for your steel rims? If your local junkyard or SAAB nut doesn't have them, try these folks, April Ezell - Hubcaps.com (800) 826-5880: 
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Some local (to me!) wheel straightening shops:
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