1996 Saturn SL1 — Base Model
The 1996 Saturn SL1 Base Model came from the factory equipped with 175/70R14 tires. If your vehicle has since been fitted with aftermarket or upsized wheels, your actual tire size may no longer match this factory spec — always confirm against your door placard before buying.
175/70R14
| Section width | 175 mm |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio (sidewall height) | 70% (122.5 mm) |
| Rim diameter | 14" |
| Overall tire diameter | ~23.6" |
| Revolutions per mile | ~853 |
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What this size means for your Saturn SL1
On the 1996 Saturn SL1 Base Model, the factory 175/70R14 measures about 23.6″ in overall diameter with a 122.5 mm (4.8″) sidewall, and completes roughly 853 revolutions per mile. Its 70-series aspect ratio gives a tall sidewall of the kind used on trucks, SUVs, and older passenger cars, built for cushioning and load. In tire terms it is a small-diameter fitment typical of older or economy vehicles.
On a vehicle of this age, the Saturn SL1 may have been refitted with a slightly different replacement size somewhere in its life, so check the current sidewall — not just the factory spec — before buying.
Saturn SL1 tire sizes by year
- 2002 Saturn SL1 185/65R14
- 2001 Saturn SL1 185/65R14
- 2000 Saturn SL1 185/65R14
- 1999 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1998 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1997 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1995 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1994 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1993 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
- 1992 Saturn SL1 175/70R14
How to read a tire size
A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts:
the first number is the section width in millimeters
(the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the
aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of
that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim
diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates
Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means
Euro-metric sizing.
Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like
37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall
diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.
Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.