Wheels/Tires - Winter Wheels/Tires/Snow Chains

911 (964)
2/05

September 26, 2005

Overview Of Winter Tires, Wheels And Snow Chains

Note
This Technical Information replaces Technical Information

^ Group 4, # 9505, dated December 14, 1995 in Technical Bulletin Book L, page 61.

^ Group 4, # 1/03, dated October 24, 2003 in Technical Bulletin Book S, page 203.

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera 2 (964)/911 Carrera 4 (964)/911 Carrera RS (964)/911 Speedster (964)

Model Year:
As of 1989 up to 1994

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 (No, N1, N2....) can be used on the same vehicle.








Makes/Types





Tire pressure

Note
The tire pressure applies only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche, and is specified for cold tires (approx. 68°F/20°C. The tire pressures must never be lower then the specified values.

Sizes:





Permissible winter tires 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 964, Group 4, wheels, tires, suspension alignment. Owner's Manual, Wheels and tires chapter.





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