Porsche Panamera 970 owners manual page 287

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In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain Porsche dealers can recommend the most current Parking at the curb whether there is a break in the ply with all its replacement tire options for your vehicle. consequences or tire damage caused by thermal Initially, new tires do not have their full traction. Danger! or mechanical overloading due to loss of pressure You should therefore drive at moderate speeds Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic or any other prior damage, we recommend that during the first 60 - 120 miles (100 - 200 km).islands) are dangerous and may cause the tire be replaced for safety reasons. hidden tire damage which is not noticeable If one faulty tire is replaced it should be noted that Tires must always remain on the same side of until later. Such damage can result in the difference in tread depth on one axle must not the vehicle.accidents at high speeds causing serious exceed 30%. Handling inconsistencies may result.When wheels are removed, the direction of personal injury or death. Depending on the f Perform a visual inspection if necessary.rotation and position of each wheel should be force of impact, the edge of the rim can also marked. be damaged. Tire replacements If new tires are installed only on one axle, a f After such an impact, have the wheel checked noticeable change in handling occurs due to the by an expert. f Use only tire makes and types tested by different tread depth of the other tires. This Porsche. happens especially if only rear tires are replaced. f If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle, However, this condition disappears as the new drive slowly and at an obtuse angle. If you do not use a Porsche recommended tires are broken in.Exercise care when parking along curbs. replacement tire, make sure that you f Please adjust your driving style accordingly. purchase your new tires from a reputable tire Maintenance note dealer and that the dealer complies with all Installation of new tires should only be done by a manufacturers warnings for those tires.qualified tire technician.Tire repairs are not permissible under any Only tires with the same manufacturer and circumstances. Valves with the same specification code (e.g. “N0”, f Use only plastic valve caps.Wheel alignment, wheel balancing “N1”…) should be mounted on the vehicle.f The rubber valves must be replaced whenever Before mounting new tires, check with your the tires are changed.As a precaution, have wheels with summer tires Porsche dealer about the current release balanced in the spring, and those with mud and status. f The fitting and replacement specifications snow tires before winter. Unbalanced wheels may Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle must be observed for metal valves.affect car handling and tire life. at the time. Only tires of the same make and type f Only use Original Porsche metal valves.Only the specified weights may be used for wheel must be used. Mixed tires are not permissible and balancing. will affect vehicle performance, safety, and can f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with affect vehicle warranty.valve caps. Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss of air. Minor Repairs 285

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