Wheels/Tires - Winter - Tires/Wheels/Snow Chains

944
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September 20, 2005

Overview Of Winter Tires, Wheels And Snow Chains

Vehicle Type:
944 (944)/944s (944)/944 S2 (944)/944 Turbo (951)/944 Turbo S (951)

Note
This Technical Information replaces the TIS:

Group # 9101, dated November 22, 1991 in Technical Bulletin Book H, page 81

Group # 3/02, dated November 18, 2002 in Technical Bulletin Book S, Page 110

Model Year:
As of 1985 up to 1991

Situation:
Approved winter tire 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 96 ft-lb/130 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 Info:

References:
Workshop Manual model 944 Group 4,wheels, tires, suspension alignment. Owner's Manual, Wheels and tires chapter.





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