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What size tires does a saturn vue take

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Emily Carr

Updated on January 03, 2026

What size tires go on a 2004 Saturn Vue?

Simplified Size: 235-65-16

The original tire size for your 2004 Saturn Vue is P235/65R16 101S.

What size tires are on a Saturn Vue 2005?

P235/60R17 P215/70R16 P235/65R16 2005 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size tires are on a 2009 Saturn Vue?

P235/65R16 (XE · V6 XE) P235/55R18 (Red Line) P235/60R17 (XR4 · V6 XR) 2009 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size tire does a 2008 Saturn VUE take?

P235/65R16 (XE · V6 XE) P235/60R17 (V6 XR) P235/55R18 (Red Line) 2008 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size tires does a 2006 Saturn VUE take?

P235/60R17 P215/70R16 (Base) P235/65R16 2006 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size tires are on a 2002 Saturn Vue?

P215/70R16 P235/65R16 (V6) 2002 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size tires does a 2007 Saturn VUE take?

P235/60R17 P215/70R16 (Base) P235/65R16 2007 Saturn VUE/Tire size

What size rims are on a 2009 Saturn Vue?

16-18″ diameter, 6.5-7″ width 2009 Saturn VUE/Wheel size

What size rims are on a 2006 Saturn Vue?

16-17″ diameter, 6.5-7″ width 2006 Saturn VUE/Wheel size

What size tires are on a 2003 Saturn Vue?

P215/70R16 P235/65R16 (V6) 2003 Saturn VUE/Tire size

How do you read a tire size?

The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire’s width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire’s sidewall will be.

What is the bolt pattern on a Saturn?

Saturn – Vehicle Bolt Pattern Reference
YEARMAKEBOLT PATTERN
2010Saturn5 lug 4.53 inch or 115mm High Positive Offset
2007Saturn5 lug 4.33 inch or 110mm High Positive Offset
2008Saturn5 lug 4.33 inch or 110mm High Positive Offset
2009Saturn5 lug 4.33 inch or 110mm High Positive Offset

What size tires are on a 2008 Saturn Vue XR?

P235/60R17 2008 Saturn VUE V6 XR/Tire size

Can I use 60 instead of 65 tires?

Physically, yes they will fit. It is recommended to stay within 3% of the original tire size on the car though. The size you have is 3.09% smaller, so not recommended.

Can I use 235 tires instead of 225?

No, not OK… all tires should be same diameter. the diameter is the same just more contact with the ground. uh… 225/45/17 and 235/45/17 are NOT the same rolling diameter.

What does XL mean on a tire?

Some vehicles are equipped with “XL” tires. It doesn’t mean that they’re extra large, but it does mean that they are extra-load tires. The load index on these tires is much higher than a standard-load tire, which is why it is important to replace an XL tire with another XL tire.

Which tire is wider a 65 or 70?

The series number in a tire-numbering system refers to the aspect ratio of the tire’s sidewall height to its width. A series 65 tire’s height is 65 percent of its width, a series 70 tire’s height is 70 percent of its width and so on. These differences in height affect both performance and safety issues while driving.

How much taller is a 65 tire than a 60?

The 65% aspect ratio (as in 235/65/17), compared to 60%, adds almost 12 mm (1/2″) to the radius of the tire (0.65-0.60)*(235mm)=11.75mm.

What does 60 R mean on a tire?

60 is the two-figure aspect ratio. This percentage compares the tire’s section height with the tire’s section width. For example, this aspect ratio of 60 means that the tire’s section height is 60% of the tire’s section width. R indicates the construction used within the tires casing. R stands for radial construction.

What is the difference between 265 70r16 and 265 75r16?

Going from 265/70 to 265/75 is increasing the height, or diameter, of the tire. The tire will be an inch taller. 265 is the width, so stock size is 265 millimeters wide. The speedometer will be a little off because the taller tire does not rotate at the same speed as the stock size.

What does the 265 mean in tire size?

You’ve probably seen the size code on your tire’s sidewall. … P = Passenger Tire (Light Truck Tires will begin with the prefix LT). 265 = Section Width in millimeters (measured at the widest part of the tire from sidewall to sidewall) /60 = Aspect Ratio or section height to width ratio as a percentage.

Are big tires bad for your transmission?

Changing tire size doesn’t affect your transmission, but it does change your final drive ratio. The effect is the same as if you had changed your transmission. How much difference you have depends on how different the tires are compared to the stock tires. Larger tires will lower your final drive ratio.

What is the next size up from 265 75R16?

Plus Sizes
265/75-16285/75-16
Diameter inches (mm)31.65 (803.9)32.83 (833.9)
Width inches (mm)10.43 (265)11.22 (285)
Circum. inches (mm)99.43 (2525.53)103.14 (2619.77)
Sidewall Height inches (mm)7.82 (198.75)8.42 (213.75)

Can I use 245 tires instead of 265?

Yes you can replace 265 with the 245 size tire. Since this tire size is optional and for the truck, you will have no problems with it.