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Minor Repairs
Danger!
Driving on worn tires can result in loss of
control of the vehicle and could cause
serious personal injuries or death.
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Do not drive with worn tires or tires showing
cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden
deflation and loss of control which could cause
severe personal injury.
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If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Uneven wear may not always be due to improper
wheel alignment. It can be the result of individual
driving habits such as cornering at high speeds. If
the tire pressure is not checked and adjusted
regularly, abnormal tire wear can also occur.
Tire care
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Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
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If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.
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Check tires for uneven wear and damage
before driving off.
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Remove imbedded material.
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Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
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Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.
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Replace missing valve stem caps.
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Keep tires inflated correctly.
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Wash tires when washing the vehicle. Also
clean inner side of wheels.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
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Check wheel rims for corrosion.
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Remove road salt, if driving in winter.
Tire damage, puncture
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Please see the chapter “HIGH-PRESSURE
CLEANING EQUIPMENT” on page 270.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
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Check tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
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Cross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
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In cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
