Porsche Cayenne S owners manual page 306

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Removing and storing tiresNote Snow tires f After changing, adjust tire pressure and torque Under no circumstances should tires older than The installation of Porsche approved winter tires is wheel bolts diagonally. 6years be used on your Porsche. recommended. Please observe the chapter “CHANGING The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT“ Use Porsche approved winter tires for grip on WHEELS” on Page 315. code number. If, for example, the last three num-snow and ice. For optimum performance, stud- Tires must always remain on the same side of bers read 1204, then the tire was produced in the ding can be considered. the vehicle. 12th week of 2004. Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for When wheels are removed, the direction of rota-f Store tires in a cool and dry place.possible restrictions. tion and position of each wheel should be marked.f Rotate periodically to avoid flat spots. Example Danger! FR (front right), FL, RR and RL. Risk of loss of control and damage to the vehicle as well as serious personal injury or Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with death. their marking. The standard tires profile and rubber mixture The perception that tire durability and perform- are optimized for wet and dry driving condi- ance are not affected by storage and age is tions, and may not prove favorable for snow unfounded. conditions. Chemical additives, which make the rubber elas- f Install winter tires before driving in such condi- tic, lose their effectiveness over the course of tions. time and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks. Therefore, the tires, especially the spare tire, Before mounting winter tires, consult with your should be inspected from time to time. Porsche dealer. He has the technical information necessary to advise you on wheel and tire compat- ibility. Snow tires should have the same load capacity as original equipment tires and should be mounted on all four wheels. Winter tires with studs should be run at moderate speeds when new in order to give the studs time to settle. 306 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs

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