Spacesaver Tyre

Howard Davis · Oct 30, 2004

I noticed the new Boxter has no spare tyre. I was thinking of dispensing with my spacesaver to have the extra storage space, where are you going to put the full size one anyway when fully loaded. Anyone any views on the best puncture repair stuff to carry instead.

Guest · Oct 30, 2004

Howard, I totally agree with you, I was thinking of using puncture repair stuff anyway to overcome the hassle of changing and storing the flat wheel. What should we use ??

Guest · Oct 31, 2004

Just a thought. What does the new Boxster use ??

JCB.. · Nov 1, 2004

Just a thought. What does the new Boxster use ??

A once only flat tyre inflator tube of gunge!

I would sooner use a space saver and save a £100+.

JCB..

JCB.. · Nov 1, 2004

I was thinking of dispensing with my spacesaver to have the extra storage space, where are you going to put the full size one anyway when fully loaded.

A flat rear will just fit in the front boot. You could stuff all your smalls in the spaces surrounding it. I had to drive 40 miles last year on the space saver - fun! Ha![&:]

Dapster · Nov 2, 2004

Does the gunge result in scrapping the punctured tyre? In the good old days, you chuck the flat in the boot and get it round to Kwik Fit who can repair minor puntures for 20 squid even on Z rated tyres. On the 987, you will have to gunge the tyre, and presumeably lob it into the skip and get a new one regardless of wear and damage?

Guest · Nov 2, 2004

Perhaps the answer is to have gunge available in the car and make the judgement as to whether to use it when you have a puncture . Decision based on tyre wear, whether both trunks are full, what time of the night it is and whether its raining.
Which is the best gunge ?

Mark_Bennett · Nov 2, 2004

You are still not supposed to repair Z-rated tyres - even if Kwik-fit and thier ilk say they can!

Dapster · Nov 2, 2004

ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett

You are still not supposed to repair Z-rated tyres - even if Kwik-fit and thier ilk say they can!

I thought so too but surely it would be in their interest to sell you a new tyre (actually sir, you can't just replace one, you'll need 2 new 285's on the back there....) than let you go having spent just a few quid?

JCB.. · Nov 2, 2004

You are still not supposed to repair Z-rated tyres - even if Kwik-fit and their ilk say they can!

There is no technical reason not to repair a Z rated tyre - (that I am aware of).

Pirelli don't seem to mind

REPAIRED TYRES

Repairs to car tyres and tubes must be carried out in accordance to the applicable Legislation of the country you are driving in and should, therefore, be entrusted to a specialist.

All punctured or damaged tyres must be removed from the wheel for internal and external examination to ensure there is no hidden damage that could cause a later failure.
In order to avoid such a hazard, neither externally applied plug type repairs nor liquid sealants are recommended and tyre manufactures cannot be responsible for problems resulting from their use.

JCB..

Mark_Bennett · Nov 2, 2004

British Standard BS159f advises against the repair of any tyre with a speed rating above V, due to the potential hazards a repair may cause in the later life of a tyre. However doing a bit of digging, this standard appears to be only for Motorcycle tyres[

] So perhaps I've been misled by hearsay originating from a requirement placed on our two wheeled friends.

However I understand it is not allowed in Germany - TUV require replacement. (Wonder if that is hearsay as well????)

What it probably comes down to is - would you be happy at 150mph on the Autobahn, knowing that at sometime in the past a "tyre technician" from Kwik-Fit slapped a plug in one of the tiny bits of rubber you are putting all your faith in right now?
I know I'm not.

Do you feel lucky?[&:]

Guest · Nov 2, 2004

I had a slow puncture in one of my rear tyres repaired by my OPC in Guildford.

Graeme

Now Ex-boxster

JCB.. · Nov 3, 2004

What it probably comes down to is - would you be happy at 150mph on the Autobahn, knowing that at sometime in the past a "tyre technician" from Kwik-Fit slapped a plug in one of the tiny bits of rubber you are putting all your faith in right now?

I've no problem with that - the tyres I had on when we did the 'Ring' had a repair in.

Every pair of rear tyres that I have been put on my car has ended up with a puncture in one of the tyres. I am now on set number 6 which includes the Pilots that came with it. The first one was repaired by a Kwik-Fit type outfit. I watched while they carried out a very professional repair and the manager refused to take payment so I stuck a tenner in the tea boat (There were a lot less Boxsters around in 2000).

I'd be more concerned with driving on tyres that haven't got the same mileage on, I simply do not have the cash reserves to bin a tyre just because it's partner has had a puncture.

I think that with today's culture of liability and the increasing likelihood of being sued that operators like Kwik Fit are very conscious of the need to carry out work to a high standard.

JCB..

Guest · Nov 3, 2004

Before any of you go binning your space saver......you should be aware that a) A rear puncture is not always immediately noticeable when driving on a smooth road. b) You will, or I, only noticed that I had a puncture when I could smell the burning rubber. By which time, no puncture repair kit could repair as there were holes you could put your fist through. & c) If it hadn't been for my space saver, I would have been stranded on a motorway at 1am on a Sunday morning with the next day being bank holiday Monday with no chance of getting a replacement tyre. Without my space saver (as embaresing as it looks of the rear of a Boxster) I would probably still be there now.

I only hope that Porsche offer a space saver as an option on the new model as I wouldn't be without one.