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Wheels/Tires - Winter Tires/Wheels/Snow Chains

968
2/05

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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