Tires/Wheels - Summer/Winter Tire and Wheel Rim Summary

Group
4

Number
8903

Model
911 Carrera 4

Part Identifier
4405

May 5 1989

Subject:
Summer/Winter Tire and Wheel
Rim Summary

This bulletin contains information on

A. Summer tires and wheel rims

B. Winter tires and wheel rims

C. Wheel rim summary

This information will be consolidated into the respective summer and winter tire bulletins for all models in the future.

A. Summer Tires and Wheel Rims

Summer wheel rim sizes, tire sizes, and tire makes presently approved by Porsche:

Rim Size Tire Size

Front axle 6J x 16H2 2O5/55ZR16

Rear axle 8J x 16H2 225/5OZR16

Tire Makes and Types

Bridgestone RE 71 N1
Goodyear Eagle ZR N1
B.F. Goodrich Comp. T/A NO

B. Winter Tires and Wheel Rims





The wide ZR tires installed on the 911 Carrera 4 are developed for highest safety on dry or wet roads only. When driving on winter condition roads winter tires should be used.

Winter wheel rim sizes, tire sizes and tire makes presently approved by Porsche:

Always use tires of same make and type on a vehicle.

T=max. speed 119mph (190km/h)

H=max. speed 131mph (210km/h)

NOTE:
Tire chains may be used on the rear axle only and only with 205/55R 16 tire size and 7Jx16 rim size. (No chain clearance with standard size tires and rims). Recommended tire chains Porsche PN 911 361 909 00.





C. Wheel Rim Summary

For general wheel/tire information refer to Workshop Manual and Bulletin Group 4, Number 8813, Book E, page 199.