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Since: Jan 25, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:00 pm
Post subject: Original wheels
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Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
My 2001 Saab 2.0 Aero Turbo has 17'' alloys but the tyres are too wide and
rubbing a little. I'll probably just put the correct width tyres on, but I
was just wondering if these alloys were even from this model in the first
place. At the moment I have a tri-spoke with inserts intersecting between
each spoke .........probably off a later model?
Took a look at the rattle underneath (mentioned in a previous post) it was
the heatshield just above the fuel tank, the hole that retains the shield to
the body is annoyingly close to the outer edge and must be a common problem.
Has anyone experience dealing with these? I can't afford to have the thing
replaced just yet, but dare I say it...holding the whole thing in place with
a larger washer would do it.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:17 pm
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The English Patient ("The English Patient"
<englishpatient74.DeleteThis@googlemail.com>) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying:
> Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
> can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
Here y'go...
http://jpowell.tripod.com/saab-wheels/
I dunno if it's _totally_ complete, and it is slightly US-market centric,
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Original wheels [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:00:40 -0000, "The English Patient"
<englishpatient74.RemoveThis@googlemail.com> wrote:
>Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
>can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
>
>My 2001 Saab 2.0 Aero Turbo has 17'' alloys but the tyres are too wide and
>rubbing a little. I'll probably just put the correct width tyres on, but I
>was just wondering if these alloys were even from this model in the first
>place. At the moment I have a tri-spoke with inserts intersecting between
>each spoke .........probably off a later model?
Mine has wheels with three fat spokes and three thin ones, like this..
http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=371
The tyres are 215/45 ZR17. The car is a 2001 Aero. I'm pretty sure the
wheels are standard for that model in the UK. I haven't noticed any
rubbing.
>
>Took a look at the rattle underneath (mentioned in a previous post) it was
>the heatshield just above the fuel tank, the hole that retains the shield to
>the body is annoyingly close to the outer edge and must be a common problem.
>Has anyone experience dealing with these? I can't afford to have the thing
>replaced just yet, but dare I say it...holding the whole thing in place with
>a larger washer would do it.
I've not looked at that area, but I guess any sensible fix would be
better than the current situation...
Cheers,
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:12 pm
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"The English Patient" <englishpatient74.DeleteThis@googlemail.com> skrev i meddelelsen
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> Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
> can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
http://www.saab.com
Look under accessories, choose Rims and choose your model Saab.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:22 pm
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Thanks - and Adrian and Colin....the wheels I have appear to be the 3 spoke
nail, not entirely sure they were original to my W plate Saab though>?
http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=373
Does anyone have any knowledge of how this car would have originally been
set up. I'm thinking of things like heated seats...an extra option? I have
heated wing mirrors and electric seats
Thanks
"Henrik B." <saab.TakeThisOut@_nospam_tdcadsl.dk> wrote in message
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> "The English Patient" <englishpatient74.TakeThisOut@googlemail.com> skrev i
> meddelelsen news:X6WdnShQKbpWMjnanZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@bt.com...
>> Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
>> can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
>
> http://www.saab.com
>
> Look under accessories, choose Rims and choose your model Saab.
>
> --
> To crash with a Volvo is extremely safe.
> If you're sitting in a Saab.
> >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:18 am
Post subject: Re: Original wheels [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Colin Stamp wrote:
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> On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:00:40 -0000, "The English Patient"
> <englishpatient74 RemoveThis @googlemail.com> wrote:
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> >Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
> >can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
> >
> >My 2001 Saab 2.0 Aero Turbo has 17'' alloys but the tyres are too wide and
> >rubbing a little. I'll probably just put the correct width tyres on, but I
> >was just wondering if these alloys were even from this model in the first
> >place. At the moment I have a tri-spoke with inserts intersecting between
> >each spoke .........probably off a later model?
>
> Mine has wheels with three fat spokes and three thin ones, like this..
>
> http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=371
>
> The tyres are 215/45 ZR17. The car is a 2001 Aero. I'm pretty sure the
> wheels are standard for that model in the UK. I haven't noticed any
> rubbing.
Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
cars once used only 3 nuts. >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:02 am
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On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 21:22:34 -0000, "The English Patient"
<englishpatient74 RemoveThis @googlemail.com> wrote:
>Thanks - and Adrian and Colin....the wheels I have appear to be the 3 spoke
>nail, not entirely sure they were original to my W plate Saab though>?
>
>http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=373
>
>Does anyone have any knowledge of how this car would have originally been
>set up. I'm thinking of things like heated seats...an extra option? I have
>heated wing mirrors and electric seats
>
I'm not sure how much of it was standard, but my 51 reg Aero came
with:-
2.0 HOT engine
"turbo" gauge
Traction control
Cruise control
Leather seats
Electric and heated front seats
Front foglights
Auto climate control
SID 2
CD changer
Rear spoiler with a gap under it
Side skirts
Cheers,
Colin. >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:08 am
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On Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:18:26 +0000, johannes
<johs.DeleteThis@sizef35356666itter.com> wrote:
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>
>Colin Stamp wrote:
>>
>> On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:00:40 -0000, "The English Patient"
>> <englishpatient74.DeleteThis@googlemail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
>> >can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
>> >
>> >My 2001 Saab 2.0 Aero Turbo has 17'' alloys but the tyres are too wide and
>> >rubbing a little. I'll probably just put the correct width tyres on, but I
>> >was just wondering if these alloys were even from this model in the first
>> >place. At the moment I have a tri-spoke with inserts intersecting between
>> >each spoke .........probably off a later model?
>>
>> Mine has wheels with three fat spokes and three thin ones, like this..
>>
>> http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=371
>>
>> The tyres are 215/45 ZR17. The car is a 2001 Aero. I'm pretty sure the
>> wheels are standard for that model in the UK. I haven't noticed any
>> rubbing.
>
>Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
>cars once used only 3 nuts.
It could be that the cars are getting heavier all the time and they've
calculated that they needed an extra bolt to maintain their
conservative strength margin.
On the other hand, they could just be keeping up with BMW.
I'm going for option B...
Cheers,
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:24 am
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Colin Stamp wrote:
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> On Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:18:26 +0000, johannes
> <johs RemoveThis @sizef35356666itter.com> wrote:
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> >
> >
> >Colin Stamp wrote:
> >>
> >> On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:00:40 -0000, "The English Patient"
> >> <englishpatient74 RemoveThis @googlemail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Can anyone link to a good site with listings of original Saab alloys? I
> >> >can't seem to locate the ones on my car.
> >> >
> >> >My 2001 Saab 2.0 Aero Turbo has 17'' alloys but the tyres are too wide and
> >> >rubbing a little. I'll probably just put the correct width tyres on, but I
> >> >was just wondering if these alloys were even from this model in the first
> >> >place. At the moment I have a tri-spoke with inserts intersecting between
> >> >each spoke .........probably off a later model?
> >>
> >> Mine has wheels with three fat spokes and three thin ones, like this..
> >>
> >> http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=23_254&products_id=371
> >>
> >> The tyres are 215/45 ZR17. The car is a 2001 Aero. I'm pretty sure the
> >> wheels are standard for that model in the UK. I haven't noticed any
> >> rubbing.
> >
> >Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
> >cars once used only 3 nuts.
>
> It could be that the cars are getting heavier all the time and they've
> calculated that they needed an extra bolt to maintain their
> conservative strength margin.
Maybe like lorry wheels then; they use many more wheel nuts. A colleague of
mine told me that a friend had keen killed by a fluke accident as he was hit
by a lorry wheel, or a part of it that had worked free. Hence, you now see
those small widgets under the nuts pointing straight towards each other.
That makes it easy to spot any loose wheel nut on an 18 wheeler. >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:40 am
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"johannes" <johs.RemoveThis@sizef35356666itter.com> skrev i meddelelsen
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> Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
> cars once used only 3 nuts.
Because the suspension and more, comes from Opel, that uses 5 nuts. ;o))
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:40 am
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"Henrik B." wrote:
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> "johannes" <johs DeleteThis @sizef35356666itter.com> skrev i meddelelsen
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> > Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
> > cars once used only 3 nuts.
>
> Because the suspension and more, comes from Opel, that uses 5 nuts. ;o))
I haven't felt any wheel problems with my 9000. Maybe it's just marketing. >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:08 pm
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> I'm not sure how much of it was standard, but my 51 reg Aero came
> with:-
>
> 2.0 HOT engine
> "turbo" gauge
> Traction control
> Cruise control
> Leather seats
> Electric and heated front seats
> Front foglights
> Auto climate control
> SID 2
> CD changer
> Rear spoiler with a gap under it
> Side skirts
>
> Cheers,
>
> Colin.
Yes, I'm missing the cruise control and heated seats.. The dummy switches
mocking me at every turn, but compared to some of the Saabs I looked at this
was by far the better purchase.
This is 2.0 Hot Aero is a nice car, best I have ever had and I've tried a
few different makes. Its only been 3 months but I already feel as if I want
to sort out all the little glitches
and repair any neglect. Being careful in 1st gear is a small price to pay
for the smile it puts on my face >> Stay informed about: Original wheels |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:06 pm
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"johannes" <johs.RemoveThis@sizef35356666itter.com> skrev i meddelelsen
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>> > Why did they change to 5 wheel nuts? 4 nuts is quicker, and some French
>> > cars once used only 3 nuts.
>>
>> Because the suspension and more, comes from Opel, that uses 5 nuts. ;o))
>
> I haven't felt any wheel problems with my 9000. Maybe it's just marketing.
The fact is, that the (hjulnav?) came of the shelf from Opel - they weren't
allowed to develop new/use old, as it was cheaper to use what GM buys cheap
already.  ))
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