My longstanding fondness for Hirsch Performance is no secret, I’ve always felt their ability to make meaningful modifications that actually enhance our Saabs was really special, especially when it came to wheel design.

'Hirsch Performance has developed alloy wheels in four outstandingly stylish and distinctive designs, enhancing the appearance of your Saab. The high-performance wheels are either flow formed (S-twin spoke) or manufactured using a low-pressure casting process (3-spoke and 6-spoke) and are both outstandingly lightweight and robust. The reduced unsprung mass improves both dynamic properties and comfort. What is more, perfect roundness has been ensured, minimising the need for balance weights. These characteristics may be hard to notice for the untrained eye, but you may notice the smooth, vibration-free ride.'

I’ve historically preferred the classic simplicity of the original 6 spoke, and also the clean lines of the 5 twin spoke, but have never been a massive fan of the larger 19” 3 twin spoke.

A recent opportunity made me take a little more time to admire the design, and decided to take a leap of faith and buy a set. They weren’t in the best visual condition, with a few minor buckles and kerb scars, so they’ve been lovingly refurbished by the team at Perfection Alloys to match my recent set of classic 6 spokes. To finished them off, they’ve been treated to a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres, which have performed admirably on my Sportwagon in 225/35/19 combination.

Now for the hard decisions; which Saab do they go on, the og 9-5 saloon or the dame 9-5 Sportwagon. Offering them up to the silver cars, they work equally well on both, the contrast in colour is absolute perfection, and offers each a new look, it won’t be an easy choice whatever I choose.