MainePorsche

I think the spare offers one bonafide use, and one potential use. The potential use is if I am stuck with a flat and have to get down the road a bit, and AAA is not possible. The bonafide use is that it holds my air pump in place.

Tazzieman

Seconded. My spare is unused , looks "new" and holds inflation overnight and with the car's weight. I'd be happy to drive it to safety , though not at 100km/hr (the stated upper limit , lol) But like others, I carry goo and a card.

The Fixer

I may have an extra collapsible spare from my Carrera can't remember if i sold it.

New Maseratis also do not come with a spare tire and did include a can of fix a flat a few years back iirc.

I wouldn't drag around the spare tire, compressor, jack and lug removal tool during my normal travels but if i were to take a road trip as Antsmands says,
then it is a very good idea to have the spare.

Fix a flat won't fix every flat.

And AAA can take a long while to show up.

As Dr Bob said, basic AAA plans won't pay to have your Porsche flat bed home from SITM.

DKWalser

A primary of the reason many new cars come without spare tires is the fuel economy mandates. Getting rid of the spare gets rid of a lot of weight, which helps with fuel economy ratings. As mentioned, for most of us the lack of a spare isn't an issue most of the time. It's not like the old days where you had to find a pay phone to get help.

The problem is there are plenty of places with no cell phone reception. There are times when being without a spare can mean a very long walk.

dr bob

Virtully all 'no spare' new cars also come with the duluxe not-quite-smooth-riding, not that grea t handling "run-flat" tires.

All that said, I've logged at least half a million miles since I last tried to put a spare wheel on any of my cars. Only one incident, when I heard a funny tire noise that turned out to be a pretty big wood screw in a rear tire. Just a few block from home, drove it back safely and had it repaired off the car. Tires have gotten better, I've gotten smarter about avoiding road hazards, plus a big dose of dumb luck thrown in for good measure.

jheis

I can attest that AAA - CSAA in Cali (which former Attorney General Lockyer famously referred to as the "Chicken **** Automobile Association") takes FOREVER to respond.

I was pre-running a route for the inaugural PCA Escape when my clutch pedal broke OFF in the middle of nowhere... I called AAA and told them I needed a flatbed. About two hours later a regular hook truck showed up. I told the driver I had specifically requested a flatbed and he responded "yeah, there weren't any flatbeds available so they send out a regular tow truck so they can say they responded in a timely manner." Took another two hours for the flatbed to show up. So, four hours just waiting for a tow....

RKD in OKC

Have used my spare a couple of years ago. It worked fine. Problem I'm having now is not holding vacuum and is swelling into the spare well. Thinking of paying the high price of a new one.

Have used the spare on my last 4 newer cars including a 2005 BMW 3 series (2 flats requiring spare) and 2007 BMW X3.

z driver 88t

I can personally attest that a spare is completely useless...right up to the point when you need it. Last week had a front flat tire coming home. Went to change to the spare and cursed that I had removed the OEM compressor to inflate it when I was working on the car a few weeks ago. Luckily a friend lived close by and helped out - but would have been much more of a pain. I carry the spare, jack, and air pump now.

Matthew Slaughte

It sounds like you're asking about a spare tire for your car. Yes, spare tires are typically sold as replacement parts, and you should be able to purchase one if your current spare tire is in poor condition. Most vehicles come with a spare tire, jack, and lug wrench, which are typically kept in the trunk or another designated storage area in the car. It's essential to have a functional spare tire in case you experience a flat tire or other tire-related issue while driving. If you've removed your spare tire, it's a good idea to replace it with a new one and ensure that it's properly stored in your vehicle. You can purchase spare tires at auto parts stores or through your vehicle's manufacturer or dealership. Make sure to choose a spare tire that is the appropriate size and type for your specific vehicle.

Alan

This sounds like a very generic comment - it is certainly NOT true of a 928 inflatable/ folding spare tires

Alan

wingless

The tool kits in my Porsche vehicles includes these augmented Safety Seal tire repair kits, shown in the link and following post. My Porsches also have a tire compressor, so in some instances I will be able to use this kit to satisfy the Pakled in me.

The rubber on my old 1986 collapsed sidewall Space Master 165-15 spare tire has been closely examined and visually appears intact.

There are many Porsche Technical Bulletins stating to not use the existing lug nuts w/ steel wheels, such as for the old emergency spare, so I also carry a set of the specified N-020-112-1 wheel lug nuts to permit usage of the existing spare tire.

wingless

These images show my original OEM 911-361-022-11 Space Master 165-15 tire on the steel wheel.

The lug nuts specified in the Porsche Technical Bulletins are shown retaining the wheel to the vehicle.

The unique two-stem tire valve is shown. Note that the white pressure-good plunger did not budge at the 36 PSI specified in the manual and on the decal, or at the 40 PSI listed in the embossed sidewall text.

There are images showing a used Porsche 996-551-061-00 Boxster tire bag I purchased, used on my 205/55VR-16 front tire.

Dougal Cawley

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/cla...rsche/928.html

Alan

None of these fit the spare in the well.

"In the early ‘90s with the introduction of the 928 GTS, the 928 models of Porsche moved onto 17” wheels and fitted more generic tyres sizes" - This was once true - sadly no more.

Alan