911 Carrera Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
Wheels: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires/Wheels - Summer Tire Wheel Summary
911 (996)
7/98 4440
Binder - Group 4, Running Gear This bulletin replaces bulletin, Group 4, # 2/97, dated 8-21-98.
Date: 3-5-99
Summer Tire / Wheel Summary
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)
Model Year:
as of 1999 (X)
Concern:
Approved Summer Tire Manufacturers and Types
Information:
"NO", "N1", "N2", "N3" indicates a specification identification of the tires. The complete "N" number must be present and visible on the outside of the
tire side wall near the type-designation. Only use tires of the same manufacturer, tire type and "N" specification on one vehicle.
Observe tire markings on side wall for correct mounting, and rotational direction.
When markings are omitted on the side wall, mount the tire in such a manner that the DOT inscription is visible from the curb side.
Inflation Pressures:
17 Inch Wheels
18 Inch Wheels
Spare Tire
Front: 2.5 bar (36 PSI)
2.5 bar (36 PSI)
4.2 bar (61 psi)
Rear: 2.5 bar (36 PSI)
3.0 bar (44 PSI)
4.2 bar (61 psi)
The above tire pressures are valid only for tires approved by Porsche. Tire pressures must be checked and adjusted cold (approximately 20 degrees
Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit). Tire pressures can never be lower than what is specified above.
Do not drive on under-inflated tires under any circumstance!
Note:
The use of spacer rings for summer tires is not approved by Porsche.