Wheels and Tires - Winter Tires/Wheels/Snow Chains

911 (993)
3/05

October 6, 2005

Overview Of Winter Tires, Wheels And Snow Chains

Note
This Technical Information replaces Technical Information
^ Group 4, # 1/98, dated March 5, 1999 in Technical Bulletin Book P, page 38

^ Group 4, # 3/03, dated October 24, 2003 in Technical Bulletin Book T, page 205

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (993)/911 Carrera 4 (993)/911 Targa (993)/911 Carrera RS (993)

Model Year:
As of 1995

Situation:
Approved winter tires makes and types

WARNING
Mixed tires.
^ Mixed tires result in uncontrollable vehicle handling.
--> Only tires of identical type and make and with the identical speed index and specification code (N0, N1, N2 ....) can be used on the same vehicle.








Makes/Types








Tire pressure

Sizes:








Permissible winter tire and wheel sizes

Wheels:




















Overview of Porsche wheels for winter tires

Wheel Mounting:
Tightening torque 130 (96 ft-lb.) Nm

DANGER
Incorrectly mounted snow chains
^ Uncontrollable vehicle handling and increased risk of accidents.
^ Observe mounting instructions from the chain manufacturer!
^ Do not exceed top speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).





Snow chains








General Information

References:
Workshop Manual model 993 Group 4, wheels, tires, Suspension Alignment. Owner's Manual, Wheels and tires chapter.





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