1996 Porsche 911 Tire Size & Pressure

The 1996 Porsche 911 tire size depends on trim: the Carrera 4, 2D Convertible takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera 4, 2D Coupe takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera 4S takes 225/40ZR18; the Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 205/55ZR16; the Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 205/55ZR16; the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 205/55ZR16; the Targa takes 205/55ZR16; the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 205/55ZR16; the Turbo takes 225/40ZR18, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Carrera 4, 2D Convertible: 205/50ZR17
  • Carrera 4, 2D Coupe: 205/50ZR17
  • Carrera 4S: 225/40ZR18
  • Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 205/55ZR16
  • Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard: 205/55ZR16
  • Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard: 205/55ZR16
  • Targa: 205/55ZR16
  • Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 205/55ZR16
  • Turbo: 225/40ZR18

Carrera 4, 2D Convertible

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/50ZR17Door Placard
All255/40ZR17Door Placard

Carrera 4, 2D Coupe

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/50ZR17Door Placard
All255/40ZR17Door Placard

Carrera 4S

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/40ZR18Door Placard
All285/30ZR18Door Placard

Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR16Door Placard
All245/45ZR16Door Placard

Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR16Door Placard
All245/45ZR16Door Placard

Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR16Door Placard
All245/45ZR16Door Placard

Targa

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR16Door Placard
All245/45ZR16Door Placard

Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/55ZR16Door Placard
All245/45ZR16Door Placard

Turbo

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All225/40ZR18Door Placard
All285/30ZR18Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1996 Porsche 911 take?

It depends on the trim: Carrera 4, 2D Convertible uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera 4S uses 225/40ZR18; Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 205/55ZR16; Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 205/55ZR16; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 205/55ZR16; Targa uses 205/55ZR16; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 205/55ZR16; Turbo uses 225/40ZR18.

What is the tire pressure for a 1996 Porsche 911?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1996 Porsche 911?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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