Wheels/Tires - Winter Tires/Wheels/Snow Chains
9682/05
September 29, 2005
Overview of Winter Tires, Wheels and Snow Chains
Vehicle Type;
968 Coupe (968)/968 Cabriolet (968)/968 CS Coupe (968)/968 CS Cabriolet (968)
Note
This Technical Information replaces the TIS:
^ Group 4, # 1/02, dated November 11, 2002 in Technical Bulletin Book S, page 108.
Model Year:
As of 1992
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
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.
--> Do not exceed top speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Snow chains
General Information
References:
Workshop Manuel model 968 Group 4, wheels, tires, suspension alignment. Owner's Manual, Wheels and tires chapter.
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