1980 Saab 99 Wheels & Rims
Shop Wheels for 1980 Saab 99
The 1980 Saab 99 GL came standard with fifteen-inch wheels measuring five inches wide and featuring a forty-five millimeter offset. This Swedish sedan rolls on a four by 114.3 bolt pattern with a seventy-one point six millimeter center bore. Finding wheels that fit your classic Saab is straightforward when you shop with verified fitment data and quality options.
Every wheel we offer for your ninety-nine is guaranteed to bolt on without modification, and we ship free throughout the lower forty-eight states. You can choose from sizes ranging from fifteen to seventeen inches in widths up to seven inches, with premium brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, SSR Wheels, and Rotiform all in stock. Upgrade your Saab's stance and style with confidence knowing your new wheels are perfectly matched to your vehicle.
1980 Saab 99 Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1980 Saab 99 GL uses a 4x114.3 bolt pattern with a 71.6 mm center bore. The stock wheel is 15x5 with a 45 mm offset. You can step up to 15x6, 15x6.5, or 15x7, and move to 16-inch or 17-inch sizes while maintaining that same bolt pattern and offset range. Since fitment is square across the axles, any compatible width and diameter combination works without stagger concerns.
Only wheels with a 4x114.3 bolt pattern will fit your Saab. The 71.6 mm hub-centric bore means you should use hub-centric rings if your new wheels have a larger center bore. Going significantly wider or running a much more aggressive offset than stock risks rubbing against the fender or suspension components, so stay within the listed compatible sizes and moderate offset values.
Every wheel we offer for your 1980 Saab 99 is verified to bolt on and ships free to the lower 48 states. Work Wheels, Enkei, SSR Wheels, and Rotiform all have options in stock that fit your GL right now.
1980 Saab 99 Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x114.3 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 71.6mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x5 wheels at a +45 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
1/2 UNF
Torque Spec
74 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1980 Saab 99 Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x5 | +23 to +34 | 185/65R15, 195/60R15, 165/80R15 | — |
| 15x6 | +23 to +34 | 185/65R15, 195/60R15, 165/80R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +24 to +34 | 185/65R15, 195/60R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +24 to +34 | 195/55R16, 205/50R16 | — |
| 15x7 | +25 to +33 | 195/60R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +25 to +33 | 195/55R16, 205/50R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +30 to +35 | 215/40R17, 205/40R17, 205/45R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
Best Wheel Brands for the Saab 99
- BBS — LM, RS, FI, CI-R
- Volk Racing — TE37, ZE40
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion
- TSW — Bathurst, Nurburgring
- Rotiform — FLG, OZR, BUC
- Enkei — RPF1, TS-V
Complete Your 1980 Saab 99 Build
- Saab 99 coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Saab 99 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Saab 99 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Saab 99 brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers