Tires/Wheels - Summer & Winter Summary

Group
4

Number
8909

Model
944 S2

Part Identifier
440

July 14, 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 7J x 16H2 205/55 ZR16
Rear axle 8J x 16H2 225/50 ZR16

Tire Makes and Types

B F Goodrich Comp T/A NO
Bridgestone RE71 NO
Dunlop Sp Sport D.40 NO
Goodyear Eagle ZR NO
Michelin MXX NO P700-Z NO
Pirelli P700-Z NO

B. Winter Tires and Wheel Rims

The wide ZR tires installed on the 944 S2 are developed for highest safety on dry or wet roads only. When driving on winter condition roads, winter tires should be used.





Listed are 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)

Tire Chains

Universal tire chains Part Number 911 361 909 00 may be used with 205/55 R16 tire size and 8J x 16 rim size only. When using 225/50 R16 tire size on the rear axle, use only tire chain Part Number 951 361 901 00 with inside hook to ensure sufficient chain to fender clearance.





C. Wheel Rim Summary

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