2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 289

93_US_MY09.book Page 289 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Technical data NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels Tires 6.5x16"_____ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire's tread and its inside. Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16". Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16". 289 NOTICE Snow chains For all-wheel-drive models: Wheel Tires 6.5x16_____225/55 R16 M+S 7x17_____ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S Cars with the bigger brake discs (front brake disc diameter 13.58 in. (345 mm), must use 17"-wheels. Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire's tread and its inside. Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: NOTICE Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 244. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" and 18" wheels. Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.