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Minor Repairs
Snow chains
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake
components.
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Use only the fine-link snow chains
recommended and authorized by Porsche so
that sufficient clearance between the wheel
well and the chain is assured.
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Please see the chapter “WHEELS, TIRES” on
page 309.
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Follow instructions issued by the supplier of
the chains.
The best possible handling characteristics are
achieved when snow chains are fitted on all four
wheels of the vehicle. However, it is also possible
to fit snow chains only on the rear axle.
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Remove spacers if snow chains are mounted.
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Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice
and snow from the wheel well.
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Vehicles with snow chains must not be driven
faster than
30 mph (50 km/h)
.
Different states and countries have varying
statutory requirements regarding maximum
speed.
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Check with local authorities for possible
restrictions.
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Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow.
NOTICE
Example of Inscription
Inscription on radial tire
A – Tire size
Example: P 265/40ZR18 (101Y)
–
P
- The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
–
265
- Indication of tire width in mm
–
40
- Indication of tire height to tire width ratio
in percent
–
ZR
- Belt type code letter for radial
–
18
- Indication of rim diameter in inches
–
101
- Load capacity coefficient
–
Y
- Speed code letter
–
XL (Extra Load)
- Tire with increased load
rating
B – TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
– DOT
The DOT symbol indicates that the tires
comply with the requirements of the
US Department of Transportation and provides
information about:
– first two-digit code means manufacture’s
identification mark.
– second two-digit code means tire size.
– third four-digit code means tire type code.
– fourth four-digit code means date of
manufacture.
If, for example, the last four numbers read
0204, the tire was produced in the 2nd week
of 2004.