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is there a space saver wheel available for a boxster or is it 'gunk' only if you get a flat tyre? just wondering as thinking of taking the car across to italy (possibly). thanks!
 
No spare wheel for a 987 I'm afraid- wouldn't fit in the boot. (even if a spare space saver would, where would you put the flat if you ha to use it ?)
 
at least they didn't try i guess......i had an esprit once and when the back wheel popped there was nowhere to put it except in the pasenger seat!
 
The 986 space saver will just about fit in the 987. You still have the dilema of where to put the punctured wheel but it does give you more chance of moving to a safe place than a can of (more often than not) useless gunk
 
I carry a 986 17" spare wheel in the front of my 987. You will also need a set of bungee cords and a rubber mat to put on the rear boot lid to carry the removed wheel. The road wheel will not fit in either the front or rear luggage compartment so it either has to go on the passenger seat or on the rear boot cover. You need a 17" wheel if you have a 987S so it clears the front calipers.
 
Also bear in mind the boot lids on a 987 (not 986!) are aluminum. Be very careful if you are trying the above.. If you were tempted then I think more than just bungies would be needed to make sure it is not possible for the wheel to break free and fall in to the road - that could be lethal for anyone behind.
 
With a space saver fitted you are limited to about 80 kmph or below anyway. The purpose of fitting the road wheel on the boot lid is to allow you to limp to the nearest garage to have the puncture repaired or tyre replaced. I would not suggest you could drive the car normally or at any speed with a 105 section tyre in place of 265 or 235 items. If you use the tyre glue supplied by porsche the tyre is unrepairable and a lot of tyre fitting centres refuse to replace tyres as the glue makes a mess of their equipment.
 
Berty987, Thanks for the clarification. Bear in mind that I have to emphasise safety on behalf of the Register and the Club. We can't afford a lawsuit...[&:] On that tack I'll also take the opportunity to point out Porsche say you should not repair these tyres anyway. That is not to say that they can't be repaired, but I ought to mention it [&o] You've thought of a clever way around the problem. Very good! [:)] I just have to point out the potential damage to the Aluminum boot lid, and the safety aspects. OK? [:)]
 
Fair point and I understand your position. No offence taken. In relation to repairing tyres , the 19" wheels can be a problem sourcing tyres as these are made periodically in batches. Porsche also stipulate you should not put a new tyre on the same axle as a worn item , a different brand or N rating. Unless the porsche dealership / tyre fitters are prepared to pay towards any additional tyres it can become very expensive for what would otherwise be a simple repair. Not a problem so much in the UK , but if travelling abroad tyre repairs and journey delays can be a real issue.
 
Another point you forgot to mention is that there is no jack in a 987 nor is there a wheel brace...well not in mines ,just a can off gunk ...and do not get me started on tyres had to buy a complete new set , as rears are no longer produced ,so now have a set of nearly new fronts Continental Conti sport 2 205/55 17 N1
 
If you buy a used 986 boxster / 996 spare wheel , this should come with a jack , wheel brace and tools. The tool kit is located in a foam insert that sits inside the wheel and is covered with a fabric sock over the whole wheel to protect it. Having the option to repair a tyre means that the cost of fitting 4 new tyres may be avoided. Typically a 986 wheel and tool kit sells for about 100 pounds , not even half the cost of a new front tyre. Certainly I think its a worthwhile alternative particularly if you are travelling any distance or abroad.
 
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