
288
Minor Repairs
Snow chains
Warning!
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake
components.
f
Use only the fine-link snow chains recom-
mended and authorized by Porsche so that
sufficient clearance between the wheel well
and the chain is assured.
f
Please see the chapter “WHEELS, TIRES” on
page 325.
f
Follow instructions issued by the supplier of
the chains.
Fit snow chains only on the rear axle.
f
Remove spacers if snow chains are mounted.
f
Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice
and snow from the wheel well.
f
Vehicles with snow chains must not be driven
faster than
30 mph (50 km/h)
.
Different states and countries have varying statu-
tory requirements regarding maximum speed.
f
Check with local authorities for possible
restrictions.
f
Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow.
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.