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Re: TRX Wheel Fix
Posted by John Hudak (more from John Hudak) on Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:29:48
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

>Are there stock wheels of a certain vintage that will bolt on?

Yes, Its been about 10 years since I did this, but..If I remember correctly, 
The saab stock alloy wheels that were put on models after the TRX wheels 
will fit.  I think these were on model years 82-85.  They are sometimes 
referred to as the 'pie-pan' type wheels or the 'small, 24 hole' type 
wheels.  If you want something a bit spiffier (I never cared for the 24 hole 
type) the 'Fundo' spoked wheels that were put on saab 900s &T  85-87 (I 
think)will fit nicely as well. There were two styles and I think they were 
referred to as the '15 spoke' and the '18 spoke'... I used the 18 spoke. 
SOmething in the back of my mind tells me there was something unique about 
the 15 spoke that did not allow them to fit on the 1981 Turbo (which is what 
I had).

The one thing that seemed to be unique about the saab hubs from 80-~87 was 
the center.  Seemed other saab wheels and aftermarket ones didnt have a 
large enough hole in the middle of the wheel to accomodate the center of the 
hub.  Also, the lug pattern of the 80-87 (approximate years because I dont 
remember exactly) were different.
As far a steel wheels go, you should be able to find a good supply of them. 
Wheels from 1980 - ~87 should fit (again, not quite positive about the 
years).

>Finally. is there a used parts yard of choice in the Saab community (beyond
>Saabnet's parts board) particularly in the Washington DC area..

I got my wheels from a place in south carolina (can't think of the name, 
sorry).  Dennis Sweeney Saab in Ligionier PA (a saab recycler) can probably 
fix you up as well.
Goldwing in NY (also a recycler) is a source, but they never have anything I 
need, and the one time they did, the price was much higher than the other 
places.
Good luck
John

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