2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO tires

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Wheel alignment, wheel balancing
As a precaution, have wheels with summer tires balanced in the spring, and those with mud and snow tires before winter. Unbalanced wheels may affect car handling and tire life.Only the specified weights may be used for wheel balancing.
Self-adhesive weights must not come into contact with cleaning agents, since they could drop off.Uneven tread wear indicates wheel imbalance. In this event, the vehicle should be checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
If, during a trip, uneven running or vibrations occur that could be caused by damage to tires or the car, the speed must be reduced immediately, but without braking sharply. If you continue your trip without having the cause of the fault remedied, you might lose control of your vehicle.fStop the vehicle and check the tires.fIf no cause for the fault can be found, drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
The summer tires of your Sports Car have been specially developed and adapted for high performance. At low outside temperatures (<15°C (60°F)), the tire characteristics change. This can result in noises occurring when parking or maneuvering at low outside temperatures.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors
Before changing wheels, make sure that the wheels are compatible with your vehicle’s TPMS.fCheck this with your authorized Porsche dealer.
Removing and storing tires
fAfter changing, adjust tire pressure and torque wheel bolts diagonally. Please see the chapter “CHANGING WHEELS” on page 254.fStore tires in a cool and dry place. Rotate periodically to avoid flat spots.fDo not store summer tires or park vehicles fitted with summer tires at ambient temperatures below 5 °F (-15 °C).fAvoid contact with fuel, oil and grease.
Tires must always remain on the same side of the vehicle.When wheels are removed, the direction of rotation and position of each wheel should be marked.
Example
FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.
Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with their marking.
The perception that tire durability and performance are not affected by storage and age is unfounded. Chemical additives, which make the rubber elastic, lose their effectiveness over the course of time and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks.
Therefore, the tires should be inspected from time to time.
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Under no circumstances should tires older than 6 years be used on your Porsche.
The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT” code number. If, for example, the last four numbers read 1213, then the tire was produced in the 12th week of 2013.
Snow tires
The installation of Porsche approved snow tires is recommended.
Use Porsche approved snow tires for grip on snow and ice. Summer performance tires are not suitable for usage in cold, snowy, or icy conditions.Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for possible restrictions.
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The standard tires profile and rubber mixture are optimized for wet and dry driving conditions, and may not prove favorable for snow conditions.fInstall snow tires before driving in such conditions.
Risk of insufficient road grip leading to loss of control and damage to the vehicle.
The standard tires profile and rubber mixture are optimized for wet and dry driving conditions, and may not prove favorable for snow conditions.fInstall snow tires before driving in such conditions.
Before mounting snow tires, consult with your Porsche dealer. They have the technical information necessary to advise you on wheel and tire compatibility.fSnow tires should have the same load capacity as original equipment tires and should be mounted on all four wheels.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure increases risk of a tire failure and resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pressure increases the rate of wear of the affected tires and causes damage.
Tires with badly worn treads are very dangerous and could cause accidents.fMake sure they are replaced immediately.fDo not exceed the snow tire speed rating.
Snow tires do not have the same degree of traction on dry, wet or snowfree roads as normal tires. Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly under these conditions.
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We recommend that you fit snow tires on the vehicle at temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) since the driving performance of summer tires is reduced at low temperatures and a lower level of comfort can also be expected. For example, juddering noises caused by the tires can occur while maneuvering the vehicle or accelerating out of bends on both dry and wet road surfaces.Extremely low temperatures of below 5 °F (-15 °C) can cause permanent damage to summer tires.
Snow tires lose their suitability when their tread depth falls below 5/32 in. (4 mm).
Comply with all state and local laws governing snow tire and tread depth requirements.
Exceeding the maximum permitted speed for the tires fitted could cause tire failure.fAlways check the maximum speed rating on the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle.fNever exceed the maximum speed rating of the tires.
Wheel change
fWhen wheels are removed, mark the direction of rotation and position of each wheel.Example: FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.fAlways fit the wheels in accordance with the markings.
Snow chains
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake components.fFit snow chains only to the rear wheels, and only with the tire/rim combination listed in the Technical Data.fUse only the fine-link snow chains recommended and authorized by Porsche so that sufficient clearance between the wheel well and the chain is assured.fPlease see the chapter “WHEELS, TIRES” on page 286.fFollow instructions issued by the supplier of the chains.
Snow Tire Use
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Fitting snow chains
fBefore fitting chains, remove accumulated ice and snow from the wheel well.fVehicles 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.fCheck with local authorities for possible restrictions.fRemove 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 – DOTThe 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.
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– third four-digit code means tire type code. – fourth four-digit code means date of manufacture.If, for example, the last four numbers read 0211, the tire was produced in the 2nd week of 2011.
C – Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls and their material composition.
D – Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure to which a tire can be inflated.fDo not exceed the permissible inflation pressure.
E – Maximum Load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can be carried by the tire. If you replace tires always use a tire that has the same maximum load rating as the factory installed tire.
F – Radial
The identification indicates if the tire has radial structure.
G – Term of tubeless or tube tire
Identification for tubeless tires.
Speed code letters
The speed code letter Y indicates the maximum permitted speed for the tire.This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall.
Information
Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be mounted only if they bear an M+S identification on the tire sidewall.fPlease note that in addition to snow tires, all-season tires are also subject to speed limits and bear this identification.fNever drive faster than the speed rating of the tires, and obey all speed and traffic laws.
G - Rim width in inches H - Rim-flange contour code letter I - Symbol for drop-center rim J - Rim diameter in inches K - Double hump L - Rim offset in mm
Inscription on alloy wheels
The information is provided on the rear of the spokes. The rim width in inches A and the rim offset F are visible from the outside. This information can be found near the tire valve.
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H up to 131 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
(Y) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) as for Y tires. Speeds of more than 185 mph(300 km/h) are also possible at a maximum tire load capacity of 85 % (confirmation from tire manufacturer required for speeds of more than 185 mph (300 km/h)).
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fBefore you change a wheel, be sure the ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a board under the jack to ensure that the jack does not sink into the ground.fSet the electric parking brake and block the wheels opposite the flat tire on the other side of the vehicle.fThe jack is only to be used for changing a wheel. Do not use it as a support to work under the car.fThe car must be jacked up only at the illustrated jacking points. Lifting at any other place may result in personal injury.
Risk of damage to the engine or vehicle if you lift the vehicle improperly.fThe car must be jacked up only at the illustrated jacking points. Lifting at any other place may result in damage to the vehicle.fNever jack up the car by the body, bumpers, engine, transmission or at the axles.fDo not damage any sensitive components in the vicinity of the jacking points.fFor safety reasons do not use tire inflating bot-tles. Do not use commercially available sealant bottles. Use only the tire inflating bottle located in the luggage compartment.
Information
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack, wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not supplied as standard with the vehicle. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Information
The tire and wheel sizes on both axles are different.fDo not fit the wrong wheels on the wrong axle.fOnly use wheels/tires with approved dimensions for the relevant axle.
Sequence of operation
The jack must be used only to raise the car for wheel changing. The jack must never be used as a support to work underneath the vehicle. If the jack is accidentally dislodged, you or bystanders could suffer severe personal injury.fNever jack up other vehicles or other loads with the jack.fAlways place the car on stable supports if you have to work under it. When working under the vehicle, always use safety stands specifically designed for this purpose.
fPlease use a suitable knee rest to protect your clothing against soiling.1. Activate the electric parking brake and move the PDK selector lever to position P. Remove the ignition key or control unit on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.2. Switch on the emergency flasher if necessary.
3. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away, e.g. by means of wedges under the wheels on the opposite side.This is particularly important on slopes.4. Slightly loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel to be changed.5. Lift the vehicle only at the specified jacking points.6. Raise the vehicle until the wheel lifts off the ground. fPlease see the chapter “RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM, TROLLEY JACK OR STANDARD JACK” on page 254.7. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see corresponding figure).NOTICE
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Screw in one assembly aid on vehicles without PCCB
8.Screw in assembly aids instead of wheel bolts.
Risk of damage to brake disks.fAlways screw in both assembly aids when changing a wheel.
9. Remove the remaining wheel bolts. 10. Take the wheel off and put a new wheel on.fPlease see the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS” on page 257.11. Insert wheel bolts and tighten by hand.
Screw in two assembly aids on vehicles with PCCB
12.Remove assembly aids and screw in remaining wheel bolts.Initially tighten bolts only slightly in diagonally opposite sequence so that the wheel is centered.13. Inflate the tire if necessary.fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR COLD TIRES (68 °F/ 20 °C)” on page 287.14. Lower the vehicle fully and remove the jack.
15. Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite sequence.Immediately after changing a wheel, use a torque wrench to check the prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts (160 Nm/118 ftlb.).
Note on operation for vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring
fOn vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring, the settings on the multi-function display must be updated after the wheel change.fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE MENU (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, TPMS)” on page 105.
Checking tire pressure with a pressure gauge
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge onto the valve stem.
Information
fDo not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape.If the sound of air escaping from the tire is heard, reposition the pressure gauge.
3. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare it to the permissible tire pressure.This information can be found on the tire pressure plate or in the chapter Technical Data.4. Remove the pressure gauge. 5. Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE MENU (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, TPMS)” on page 105.
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A- Filler bottle B - Filler hose C - Filler hose plug D - Valve turner E - Valve insert F - Tire valve
Filling in sealant
1. Leave the object that caused the puncture in the tire.2. Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker from the luggage compartment.3. Stick the sticker in the driver’s field of vision. 4. Shake filler bottle A.
5. Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle. The filler bottle is now open.6. Unscrew valve cap from the tire valve F. 7. Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with valve turner D. Keep the valve insert in a clean, dry place.8. Remove plug C from the filler hose B. 9. Push filler hose onto the tire valve. 10. Hold the filler bottle higher than the level of the tire valve and squeeze it forcefully until the bottle is completely emptied into the tire.11. Pull filler hose off the tire valve. 12. Screw valve insert E securely into the tire valve with the valve turner D. 13. Connect the compressor to a socket in the vehicle and inflate the tire to at least 37 psi/2.5 bar/25 kPa.If this tire pressure cannot be reached, the tire is too severely damaged.Do not continue driving with this tire.14. Screw valve cap onto the tire valve F. 15. Check the tire pressure after driving for around 10 minutes.If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi/1.5 bar/15 kPa, do not continue driving.If a value of more than 22 psi/1.5 bar/15 kPa is indicated, correct the pressure to the prescribed value.fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR COLD TIRES (68 °F/ 20 °C)” on page 287.
16. Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer.fAlso follow the separate operating instructions for the tire sealing compound.
A tire pressure sensor that is soiled with sealant cannot determine the tire pressure correctly.fWhen the defective tire is replaced, the tire pressure sensor must be replaced.
Damaged tires could burst causing loss of control of the vehicle.fHave the tire replaced by a specialist workshop as soon as possible.fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering speeds.fObserve maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).fAlways observe the safety and operating instructions, which can be found in the separate operating instructions for the sealant and on the compressor.
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fAfter you install a new battery, it must be initialized in the control unit.Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer.fPlease observe the disposal instructions for batteries.
Putting vehicle into operation
After the battery is connected or after a fully discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning light lights up on the instrument panel and a message appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be corrected with a few simple steps: 1. Start the engine. To do this, turn the ignition key or the control unit (on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice. 2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few steering movements to the left and right and then drive a short distance in a straight line until the PSM warning light goes out and the message is erased from the multi-function display in the instrument panel.3. If the warnings do not disappear, then: Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.Have the fault corrected.4. After the warnings go out: Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.5. Store the end position for the power windows.
For information on storing the end positions for the power windows: fPlease see the chapter “STORING END POSITION OF THE WINDOWS AFTER CONNECTING THE VEHICLE BATTERY” on page 63.6. Teach tires on vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring.
For information on teaching the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE MENU (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, TPMS)” on page 105.7. Store end position on vehicles with a sunroof.
For information on storing the end position for the sunroof: fPlease see the chapter “STORING END POSITION OF THE SUNROOF” on page 66.fPlease see the chapter “STORING END POSITION OF THE ROLL-UP SUNBLIND” on page 67.
External Power Supply, Emergency
starting with jumper cables
If the battery is flat, the battery of another vehicle can be used for starting or as an external power supply with the help of jump leads.
Both batteries must be 12 V batteries. The capacity (Ah) of the donor battery must not be substantially less than that of the flat battery.
The flat battery must be connected correctly to the vehicle’s electrical system.
A short circuit may be caused if unsuitable jumper cables are used or if jumper cable starting is not performed properly. Such short circuits can cause a fire.fUse only standard jumper cables with sufficient cross section and completely insulated alligator clips. Follow the instructions provided by the jumper cable manufacturer.fRoute the jumper cables so that they cannot be caught by moving parts in the engine compartment.The jumper cables must be long enough so that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.fThe vehicles must not touch, otherwise current might flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.fEnsure that tools or conductive jewelry (rings, chains, watch straps) do not come into contact with the positive jumper cable, the positive battery post or live parts of the vehicle.fImproper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin the alternator.
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