Question re 986 spare wheel

[greswolde]

Hi,

I'm currently looking to buy a 986 and have found a lot of useful info on the forum. However, I do still have a question about the spare wheel or rather about what to do with the punctured wheel.

Can anyone tell me categorically (a picture would be even better!) whether an 18" rear wheel+tyre (or a 17") will actually fit in the 986 front boot once the spacesaver wheel has been removed.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

 

[Geoff_Fields]

This question comes up a lot. The answer is it won't fit. See link for solutions:
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=552004&mpage=1&key=spare%2Cwheel&#552550

 

[greswolde]

Geoff,

Thanks for the quick reply. I've had a look at the link but this seems to be mainly about the 987 which doesn't have a spacesaver as standard and also the front boot looks to be somewhat smaller. Presumably the diameter of the spacesaver is roughly the same as that of a full-size wheel but I guess the question I'm trying to sort out is whether the additional tyre width, either for an 18" or 17" wheel, can be accommodated in a 986 boot by tilting the punctured wheel.

Regards
Mike

 

[Geoff_Fields]

Same answer I'm afraid. You either carry in a bag on the passenger seat or on the rear lid as shown. It is the width, which prevents it fitting.

 

[berty987]

Are you sure Geoff ? The 986 front trunk goes back further into the body of the car , so a collapsed tyre on a 9 inch rim thats 18" diameter could fit. I know its marginal to get the front rim in a 987 front boot when its flat.

 

[Glyn]

The 18" wheel will not fit inside the front boot of a 986.
Choices are get the gunk can to reinflate a puncture, hide the wheel in a hedge and pick up later with another vehicle after the spacesaver wheel is used or put it on the passenger seat - carry an old bed sheet or large plastic bag.

Very very annoying i know

 

[Motorhead]

Here's a more recent post on the subject Mike.

Although it's for the Cayman, you might find it useful.

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=690591&mpage=1&key=

Jeff

 

[greswolde]

Jeff,

Thanks for the Cayman link which was certainly very helpful. I've since measured a 986 front boot carefully (I think the guy in the garage wondered what I was doing!) and drawn it up, I'm now pretty convinced that a fully inflated tyre won't fit, whether it's 17" or 18". However, if someone has actually tried or managed this then a picture would be great and it would also be useful to see a picture if someone has carried a wheel in the rear boot, presumably with it partly open & held down with a bungee cord or similar..

Thanks again for your help - much appreciated

Regards
Mike