Panamera

Snow chains
Warning!
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake
components.
f Use only the fine-link snow chains recommended
and authorized by Porsche so that
sufficient clearance between the wheel well
and the chain is assured.
f Please see the chapter “WHEELS, TIRES” on
page 325.
f Follow instructions issued by the supplier of
the chains.
Fit snow chains only on the rear axle.
f Remove spacers if snow chains are mounted.
f Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice
and snow from the wheel well.
f Vehicles 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.
f Check with local authorities for possible
restrictions.
f Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow.
288 Minor Repairs
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
– DOT
The 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.