911 Turbo AWD F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC Twin Turbo (1997)
Wheels: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires/Wheels - Winter Tires and Chain Applications
911 (993)
2/98
4440
Binder - Service Technical Bulletins
Date: 3-5-99
Winter Tires, Wheels and Snow Chain Applications
Vehicle Type:
911 Turbo (993), 911 Carrera S (993), 911 Carrera 45 (993)
Model Year:
Model Years 1995 - 1998, (S), (T), (V), (W)
Concern:
Approved Winter Tire Summary
Information:
Summer and winter tires have opposite, seasonal, and specific applications. This is particularly true for high performance Porsche vehicles equipped with
wide "ZR" tires designed for safety on dry and wet roads.
The cold weather performance of summer tires is not adequate for winter conditions and their use is discouraged under those conditions.
Summer tires at temperatures below 50 Celsius (41° F) exhibit a decrease in their ability to adhere to the road surface. Installation of the approved winter
tire/wheel combinations during cold weather conditions is strongly recommended.
Approved Winter Tires and Types
Inflation Pressures:
Valid for all tire sizes and types with the M+S profile:
17 Inch Wheels
18 inch Wheels
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 3.0 bar (44 psi)
Front 3.0 bar (44 psi), Turbo with 225/45 R 17
The above tire pressures are valid only for tires approved by Porsche. The tire pressures must be checked and adjusted cold (approx. 20° C / 68° F). The
