44 Wheels and tyres · Tyre condition / tyre pressure Cold tyre pressures (at approx. 200 C)

911 Carrera (996) Wheels, tires, suspension alignment 44 Wheels and tyres Tyre condition / tyre pressure Cold tyre pressures (at approx. 200 C) Tyres are a safety elementwhich fulfil the 911 Carrera / 911 Carrera 4 demands placed on them only if they have the correct air pressure and a sufficienttread depth. 17-inch wheels with summer tyres front 2.5 bar overpressure The stated air pressures are minimum rear 2.5 bar overpressure pressures and must never be fallen below, since in addition to the unfavourabledriving 17-inch wheels with winter tyres performance,this would bring about a risk front 2.5 bar overpressure of serious tire damage. rear 2.5 bar overpressure Valve caps protect the valve from dust and (rear 2.8 bar overpressure)* dirt and therefore from leaks. Always screw caps tight and replace any missing caps. *2.8 bar at rear -only for winter tyres 225/45 R 17 -after introduction of For reasons of safety, besides a check on air the cabriolet. pressure a visual check should be made for Also valid for coupe as from this time. sufficient tread depth, foreign bodies, punctures, This tyre pressure can also be used for cuts, cracks and bulges in the sidewall (ply coupe vehicles before this time. breakage), IS-inch wheels front 2.5 bar overpressure rear 3.0 bar overpressure Spare wheel front/rear 4.2 bar overpressure Collapsible wheel (for 911 Carrera 4) fronVrear 2.5 bar overpressure 44 Wheels and lyres 44 -1 Printed in Germany -25, 1999 996441