2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA tire size

Technical Data
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Tires, Rims, Tracks 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S
Tire Rim Rim offset Track
Summer tires* front 235/40 ZR 18 (91Y) 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.6 in./1488 mm
rear 295/35 ZR 18 (99Y) 11 J x 18 H2 51 mm 60.9 in./1548 mm
or front 235/35 ZR 19 (87Y) 8 J x 19 H2 57 mm 58.6 in./1488 mm
rear 305/30 ZR 19 (102Y) XL 11 J x 19 H2 51 mm 60.9 in./1548 mm
or front 235/35 ZR 19 (87Y) 8.5 J x 19 H2 55 mm 58.7 in./1492 mm
rear 305/30 ZR 19 (102Y) XL 11.5 J x 19 H2** 67 mm 61.0 in./1550 mm
Snow tires front 235/40 R 18 91V M+S 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.6 in./1488 mm
rear 295/35 R 18 99V M+S*** 11 J x 18 H2 51 mm 60.9 in./1548 mm
or front 235/35 R 19 87V M+S 8 J x 19 H2 57 mm 58.6 in./1488 mm
rear 295/30 R 19 100V XL M+S*** 11 J x 19 H2 51 mm 60.9 in./1548 mm
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “91”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “Y”) are minimum requirements.
Snow chains Can be mounted only on the rear wheels; maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Use only Porsche authorized fine-l ink cross-type or edge chains.
Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed on ly on the tire + rim combination marked***.
Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche dealer has information
about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you.
If aftermarket tires and/or wheels are in stalled which are not approved by Porsche, the vehicle’s roadability and handling cha-
racteristics might be impaired. Since Porsche has no data on such combinations, Porsche cannot stand behind the safety or
durability of these af termarket combinations.
* 911 Carrera 4S: Summer tires 19-inch only ** Only approved together with 17 mm spacers

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Technical Data
Tire Pressures for cold tiresSummer and snow tires 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S
Summer and snow tires 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S
These tire filling pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche.
Please observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 229. Please observe the chapter “TPC TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING” on Page 109.
Danger!
Installation of sizes not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
severe personal injury or death.
fBefore mounting new tires, check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status.
18 inch wheels front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)
19 inch wheels, partially loaded front 33 psi (2.3 bar)
(up to 2 persons without luggage) rear 39 psi (2.7 bar)
19 inch wheels, fully loaded front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
(as of 2 persons with luggage) rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)
18 inch and 19 inch wheels, partially loaded front 33 psi (2.3 bar)
(up to 2 persons without luggage) rear 39 psi (2.7 bar)
18 inch and 19 inch wheels, fully loaded front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
(as of 2 persons with luggage) rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 91
Tank ......................................... 208
, 209
, 291
Ventilation system ............................... 213
Technical data ............................................ 286
Telephone .................................................. 161
Temperature setting .................................... 138
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 95
Test stand, measurements ............................ 74
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ................. 252
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator............................................... 93
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 109
Tires ................................... 16
, 229
, 288
, 289
Care .................................................. 229
Checking pressure .............................. 251
Inscription .......................................... 240
Loading information............................ 242
Pressure ............................... 5
, 232
, 290
Pressure monitoring............................ 109
Pressure plate .................................... 285
Sealant ......................................245, 246
Sidewall ............................................. 240
Size ................................................... 240
Tool kit....................................................... 151
Tools .................................................150, 151
Towing ...................................... 170
, 281
, 282
Towing lug .................................................. 151
Tow-starting ............................................... 170
Tracks ...............................................288, 289
Transmission ......................................164, 287
Fluid...........................................215, 291
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 152Turn signals ......................................... 91
, 132
Tyre pressure
Compressor ....................................... 151
Ty re s
Sealant............................................... 151
UUndercoating ..................................... 211
, 223
VValves ........................................................ 236
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 284
Identification label ............................... 284
Identification number ........................... 284
Putting into operation .......................... 261
Washing ............................................. 219
Ventilation .................................................. 138
Vents ................................................ 138
, 141
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 204
WWarning lights and messages....................... 122
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 213
, 291
Lever ................................................. 133
Washing ..................................................... 219
Weights ............................................. 292, 293
Welcome Home Function ............................. 131
Wheel.......................... 16
, 224
, 229
, 288
, 289Bolts ..................................................248
Care...................................................229
Changing ............................................245
Checking pressure ..............................251
Inscription...........................................240
Loading information .............................242
Securing wheel bolts .............................19
Security wheel bolts ............................151
Sidewall ..............................................240
Size ...................................................240
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 232
, 290
Tire pressure plate..............................285
Tire sealant................................ 245, 246
Windows...................................... 28
, 176
, 223
Washer nozzles ...................................133
Washer system .................. 133
, 213
, 291
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................133
Windshield wipers .............................. 133, 216
Replacing ...........................................216
Windstop ....................................................185
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................260
Coolant ..............................................199
Engine oil............................................200
Jumper cables ........................... 264, 265
Locks .................................................221
Seals..................................................224
Snow chains .......................................239
Tires ................................. 238
, 288
, 289
Washer fluid ........................................213
Wiper blades .......................................216
Wiper
Blades ................................................216
Rear ...................................................134