Those wheels don’t look too bad at all, eh?
Given that my Viggen’s a fair chance for getting fixed now, I can seriously start turning my thoughts towards questions like what wheels to put on it. The stock wheels are too soft and at least two of them got bent up in the accident, so a new set of rollers is in order.
I’m considering any one of three options.
1) The 17-inch version of Hirsch’s six spoke wheel, available through Elkparts. There’s a lightning blue Viggen with these on here.
2) The 17-inch Saab 9-3 Aero wheel as seen below
3) Some 18-inch Turbo X wheels if I could ever get someone to smuggle a set out of Sweden (and if they’d fit, which I think they would)
I don’t really think #3 is a realistic option, though I might try anyway. I worried about #2 mainly because I’m a confessed badge snob and I didn’t really want to use wheels on the Viggen that were found on any other Saab that wasn’t a limited edition like the Viggen was.
But, having a look at these fitted on a Viggen, they really do look pretty darn good…..
There’s nothing shabby-looking about them at all! Very classy, actually. Jeff K, you may start gloating now 
I guess it will all depend on what price I can get them for and how the repairer will want to go about it, but this photo has definitely given me food for thought.
Anyone want to photoshop some Turbo X wheels onto a Viggen ? :-)
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The photo above is another in the series taken on the weekend by Richo. I showcased a number of the photos here yesterday.
Below is a beautiful profile shot of Joe Lobo’s 9-3 Aero from the same photo shoot. It’s been lowered, BSR’d and Joe slapped huge 19 oops 18-inch wheels on it. I drove it last year and it goes like stink!
If any Aussies are interested in it, drop me a line. There’s a good chance it’s going to have to make way for a Black Turbo, so you might be able to snatch up a gem of a car that’s been beautifully set up and maintained.
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HIrsch 18’s not the 17’s or the 19’s on Joes car (I thought they were 18’s), yes i know you have a steep drive way but you will soon learn to go up sideways
Hope that helps
a.
Tell your wife uyour getting the hirsch buy the Aero #2 option and the extra dollar difference buy tuning products ie) air intake
Well, you know me enough by now to know that I’ll lean toward the three-spokes every time. The “Quad” Three-spokes here would be nice…
I have a solution:
Put a pair of double-3 Saab wheels on one side of the car, and a pair of Hirsch 5-spokes on the other side!
I’m pretty sure Joes wheels are 18’s too swade. I spend enough time thinking about ways to buy his car, I should know.
EnG - if the ones you like are the ones I think they are……are you sure? Taste is an individual thing but these are pretty out there. For me, its either classic simplicity like Joes 5 spokers or the more modern 10spoke turbine style.
I really like the little 15″ Aeros on my 900S but they don’t come in large sizes to my knowledge. These are the best 3-spoke Saab wheels IMO.
Nice problem to have Swade.
J: That’s how this guy got started….
PT: I am kidding.
EnG. Whew, I was really struggling to keep up with you there man.
Pete, you’re spot on with Joe’s wheels. My mistake. Buy the car - you know you want to.
That car of wood is unbelievable!
There’s no question I’d like to buys Joes car but…..the main motivation for a new car is more space. Hence I’m looking at 95 wagons. Now, no wagon is ever going to handle like Joes 93 - although that 2.3 will pull pretty well in a straight line. Plus I can get a surfboard & a dog in the back.
PS - did you mean Woodz car?
BTW - strange how the photos make Joes car look silver when its really a metallic gray/green. Is that yours with the BSR logo on the front intake Joe?
Surely the quinessential 93 Saab wheel is ALU 36 - the 3 by 3 spoker Aero wheel as sen on the blue viggen in the photo?
These also look very good on the 95 as a retro fit- they were never standard on it - were they?
Or what about thsoe swirly 3 spoker Hirschers?
Holy cow, Eggs! How the heck did you find a ride w/ different wheels on each side? Good find! I hope that car owner doesn’t smoke!
Hahahaha, thanks Swade.
Hirsch it out!!
i am about to deck my viggen with a set of 18inch five spoke star alloys, a saab accesory wheel, take a look on the accesory site, i would be interested in opinions
Always thought that the 9-3 anniversary wheels from a couple of years ago would look great on a viggen. Keeping somewhat of a five spoke look, but updated.
Weren’t the original viggen wheels quite soft and many ended up with bent wheels? I think you should get the klingon wheels (aka 2000-2001 9-5 aero wheels). I’d stay far away from the original viggen wheels unless your roads are good.
Gunner @ comment 15 has just emailed me the 18-inch wheels he’s going to put on his Viggen and they look mighty mighty good. Similar to the wheels on Joe’s car (pictured above) but genuine Saab wheels and a bit more Viggen like.
RM - the softness of the Viggen wheels is legendary, unfortunately. We’ve got brilliant roads here in Tasmania but I’d still prefer to change them out.
ok..
Jose has 18’s but they’re not Hirsch. Yes PT it is Jose’s Aero in all those shots. And Swade for the record it has to make way for a Turbo X, not a Black Turbo.
Swade, glad to hear your Viggen will get the TLC is deserves. Damned insurance adjusters, they make you pay thru the nose for insurance and then screw you over when its time to make a claim.
Richo - how quickly we forget. The Black Turbo is the Turbo X. That’s the name by which it was originally referred to before the Turbo X name was known.
Umm Swade, not according to Saab Oz. Black Turbo and Turbo X…
since when have you taken notice of anything Saab Oz have to say, Richo?
right for some reason my links have been taken out so you can have them in long form!!!
http://www.saabterms.com/BlackTurbo/?Referer=SaabWSBlkTrbo
http://www.saab.com.au/main/AU/en/turbox_unleashed.shtml
Looks like 2 different cars (here in Oz) to me
And since Jose is in Oz, he is ordering a Turbo X, not a Black Turbo. Or has Saab Oz confused things again???
It’s a fair cop, but I knew what I meant. - SW
Either way, the Aero is for sale and it would have to be the best example I’ve ever seen and i also know how well it’s been looked after. Towels on the seats no less!!!!
If that is Jose’s car in all shots, does it actually have a BSR emblem in the lower air intake as seen in the front on shot? Nice touch if it does.
You’re right richo, Joses car is immaculate.
Ps - did you guys put them on the dyno while you were there? If so - what were the outputs?
Guys I had an absolute bomber of a day yesterday that totally blocked me form getting in to any dialogue. I guess by now everyone can sense when workload/commitments are high as some simply disappear altogether. Anyway, thanks for all the compliments and yes the Aero is up for sale. I’ve never dynoed it but I am sure you will get a few more KW/HP by doing so. The BSR logo spot looks very classy however its no longer exclusive as this fine touch has been copied by others !!! (Have you noticed that in one of the 2 Viggs on that day ???)