Wheels/Tires - Winter Tires/Wheels/Snow Chains

911 (993)
4/05

October 6, 2005

Overview Of Winter Tires, Wheels And Snow Chains

Note
This Technical Information replaces Technical Information
^ Group 4, # 2/99, dated March 5, 1999 in Technical Bulletin Book P Page 45

^ Group 4, # 4/03, dated October 24, 2003 in Technical Bulletin Book T Page 207

Vehicle Type:
911 Turbo (993 Turbo)/911 Carrera S (993)/911 Carrera 4S (993)

Model Year:
As of 1996 up to 1998

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 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

Reference:
Workshop Manual model 993 Group 4, Wheels, Tires, Suspension Alignment.
Owner's Manual, Wheels and tires chapter.





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