🏜️ Porsche 911 Dakar Tyre Size, Wheel Specs, PCD, Centre Bore & Torque Guide

🔧 Vehicle Overview

The Porsche 911 Dakar is a limited-edition off-road-focused 911, designed for gravel, sand, and rough terrain driving. Unlike traditional 911 models, it features:

✔ Increased ride height
✔ AWD system (PTM)
✔ All-terrain tyres
✔ Reinforced suspension

This makes tyre selection completely different from standard Carrera or GT models.

📊 Factory Wheel & Fitment Specifications

🔩 Core Fitment Data (911 Dakar)

• Bolt Pattern (PCD): 5×130

• Centre Bore: 71.6 mm

• Wheel Bolt Thread: M14 × 1.5

• Wheel Nut Torque: 160 Nm (118 ft-lb)

✅ Same base hub specs as other 992 models

🛞 Factory Wheel Sizes & Offsets

🔹 Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

📌 Wheels are designed for higher sidewall tyres and off-road durability.

📏 Factory Tyre Sizes (OEM)

🔹 All-Terrain Setup (Factory Standard)

• Front: 245/45R19

• Rear: 295/40R20

✔ Higher sidewall than normal 911
✔ Designed for gravel, dirt, and sand

🔹 OEM Tyre Type

• Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus (Porsche-approved)

✔ Reinforced sidewalls
✔ Off-road traction capability
✔ Unique Porsche Dakar-specific compound

⚙️ AWD Tyre Matching (CRITICAL)

The Dakar uses Porsche AWD system (PTM):

✔ Same tyre brand
✔ Same tread pattern
✔ Matching rolling diameter
✔ Similar tread depth (within 2–3mm)

❌ Incorrect setup can cause:

• AWD system stress

• Transfer case wear

• Reduced off-road traction

⚙️ Recommended Tyres (Australia)

🏜️ Off-Road / All-Terrain (PRIMARY)

• Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus (OE)

• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 (alternative)

✔ Best for gravel, sand, dirt
✔ Strong sidewall durability

🔥 Road + Light Off-Road

• Continental CrossContact ATR
  ✔ Better on-road comfort
  ✔ Light off-road capability

⚠️ Performance Tyres (NOT SUITABLE)

• PS4S / Cup 2
  ❌ Not suitable for Dakar
  ❌ Poor off-road performance

⚙️ Aftermarket Upgrade Guide

✔ OEM Off-Road Setup (Recommended)

• 245/45R19 + 295/40R20
  ✔ Maintains Dakar capability

✔ Touring Setup (Road Focus)

• Same size with quieter AT tyre
  ✔ Better comfort
  ✔ Reduced noise

✔ Aggressive Off-Road Setup

• KO2 or similar
  ✔ Stronger durability
  ✔ Slightly increased noise

⚠️ Critical Fitment Notes

• Dakar requires high-profile tyres

• Staggered setup = NO front-to-rear rotation

• AWD requires perfect tyre matching

❌ Incorrect tyres will:

• Reduce off-road capability

• Damage AWD system

• Compromise ride quality

✔ Always use correct load-rated tyres

🛠️ Torque & Installation Guide

• Torque Spec: 160 Nm

• Re-torque after 50–100 km

• Use torque wrench

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At Autosport Tyreworld, we understand unique builds like the 911 Dakar:

✔ Off-road tyre expertise
✔ AWD tyre matching knowledge
✔ Premium brands: Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Continental
✔ Professional fitting & balancing

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