911 Carrera Coupe F6-3164cc 3.2L (1984)
Matching tires with forged, perforated disc wheel rims,
Part No. 911.361.020.43
(6J x 16)
Part No. 911.361.020.44
(7J x 16)
Part No. 911.361.020.45
(8J x 16)
Tires and perforated disc wheel rims are matched during vehicle assembly to minimize radial run-out.
Matching procedure
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a machined depression on the rim well of the perforated disc wheel rim marks the point of highest radial run-out
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a red locating dot is pasted on the outside of the rim to mark the same point of highest radial run-out
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tires are marked with a green dot
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align red and green dots when installing tire on rim
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dots must be within 30 mm (1-3/16 in.) of each other
Note
If the red locating dot is missing, mark the location of machined depression with chalk or tape before installing tire.
Aluminum wheel nuts
Aluminum wheel nuts require special care.
Before installing:
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lubricate threads and shoulders of aluminum nuts with Optimoly HT, Part No. 999.917.728.00 (Optimoly HT does not affect tightening torque)
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torque nuts to 130 N-m (96 ft. lb.) Note
Tighten and loosen aluminum nuts with a socket that grabs the entire depth of nut.
CAUTION Other socket wrenches or wheel wrenches are not approved.
Never use impact tools.
Break-in time for new tires
New tires have a vulcanization skin that can cause poor vehicle handling. Handling characteristics improve measurably during the tire break-in period of
600 miles (1000 km).
Vehicle handling characteristics should not be evaluated immediately after tire replacement.
Driving conservatively during the first 600 miles (1000 km) will help to maximize tire life.
After the break-in period, check wheel balance.
Balance weights
Use only single balance weights, a maximum of 40 grams each, on 15 inch wheel rims on vehicles with brake pad wear indicators (standard on 911
Carrera/911 Turbo as of 1984 Model Year). Sufficient clearance cannot be guaranteed if larger weights are used.
