antsmands

Hello All;

I am a fan of 928 nostalgia but in no way would I use my original 30+ yr old inflatable spare tire if I had a flat while out on a road trip. Can anyone recommend a more modern replace doughnut type spare that will fit my 83S.

Thanks!

Jetdriver69

My 82 didn't come with any spare, jack, etc. So I have a can of fix a flat and the number to AAA. Saves a bunch of weight.

dr bob

AAA card will get the truck out to swap -your- spare onto your car. Or tow the car to the nearest repair station, with max towing miles determined by the level of coverage you buy. It's up to you to convince the driver that the "nearest repair station" is your garage, rather than the tire store right down the block.

I'm in for a replacement spare tire too, one that will fit on the factory wheel. I've never had to use mine, and having a good spare tire would surely improve my chances of continuing that tradition. TireRack Damon, are you listening?

FBIII

The spare: hasn't been exposed to UV rays, isn't kept pressurized and and hardly if ever gets used. Maybe the real question is what is the spare's useful life?

gearz

It looks like the collapsible spares are still available from Porsche. 928 362 030 02 is the part #
MSRP is $468.14; Sonnen has them for $380. No idea how old the stock is however.

kombatrok

My experience with AAA is that they will tow you wherever you want, no questions asked.

Leon Speed

Found this a while ago but didn't research further. http://www.vredestein.nl/car-tyres/s...ter?Lang=en-UK

James Bailey

Worth mentioning that many new Porsches do NOT have a spare !!!!

antsmands

Got the fix-a-flat already. Guess that could get me to the nearest gas station?

antsmands

Kinda my thinking, no need to carry around town, just want for the road just in case. More than likely would not need even there!

vanster

35% of new cars today do not have spares. A tow truck driver told me that even if the car has a spare most "men" don't know how to change a tire.

syoo8

The spare tire is a part of the collision protection for the car.

MjRocket

How so?..Please elaborate.

Thx

The Forgotten On

A thick steel ring is a lot harder to crush than air, it also protects the battery from getting crushed and leaking acid all over the place.

James Bailey

I am not buying that theory.... never seen it in writing . Plus if hit hard enough to get to the battery the car is totaled. Seen a few where the spare was wedged in but the car was always a total. The early car I wondered about the spare flying around inside the car in a big rollover.....