Saab: HELP! My Saab "Eats" Wheels and Tires!

My '99 9-3 SE "eats" wheels & tires. In the 3 years that I've driven
the car I've had to replace 5 wheels due to the wheels becoming bent or
warped; have had 2 tire blowouts and several tires develop "slow
leaks".

My 9-3 came with OEM Saab 16" wheels that I believe are called -
"Viking" 3 hole alloy wheels - and I've run both Michelin and Gislaved
tires on them.

My driving is not overly aggressive - mosy is Interstate highway
driving, so I don't think that's the cause. There seems to be a problem
with the design / construction of this wheel. Or perhaps it's just that
the low profile tires do not provide enough "cushioning" to prevent the
wheels from becoming damaged.

Any reccomendations for an alternative wheel or tire?

Many thanks,
WPK

My '99 9-3 SE "eats" wheels & tires. In the 3 years that I've driven
the car I've had to replace 5 wheels due to the wheels becoming bent or
warped; have had 2 tire blowouts and several tires develop "slow
leaks".

My 9-3 came with OEM Saab 16" wheels that I believe are called -
"Viking" 3 hole alloy wheels - and I've run both Michelin and Gislaved
tires on them.

My driving is not overly aggressive - mosy is Interstate highway
driving, so I don't think that's the cause. There seems to be a problem
with the design / construction of this wheel. Or perhaps it's just that
the low profile tires do not provide enough "cushioning" to prevent the
wheels from becoming damaged.

Any reccomendations for an alternative wheel or tire?

Many thanks,
WPK