1998 Porsche 911 Tire Size & Pressure
The 1998 Porsche 911 tire size depends on trim: the Carrera 4 takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera 4S takes 225/40ZR18; the Carrera S, Automatic takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera S, Standard takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 205/50ZR17; the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 205/50ZR17; the Targa takes 205/55ZR16, per the factory service manual.
- Carrera 4: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera 4S: 225/40ZR18
- Carrera S, Automatic: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera S, Standard: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 205/50ZR17
- Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard: 205/50ZR17
- Targa: 205/55ZR16
Carrera 4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera 4S
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 225/40ZR18 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 285/30ZR18 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera S, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera S, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/50ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 255/40ZR17 | Door Placard | — | — |
Targa
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205/55ZR16 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | 245/45ZR16 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1998 Porsche 911 take?
It depends on the trim: Carrera 4 uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera 4S uses 225/40ZR18; Carrera S, Automatic uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera S, Standard uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 205/50ZR17; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 205/50ZR17; Targa uses 205/55ZR16.
What is the tire pressure for a 1998 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 1998 Porsche 911?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.