wagonface

Hi,

I've only had my 964T for 2 weeks, but wanted to check I can sort things out if I get a puncture (or my wife would seriously take the mickey out of me), so I went through all the bits last night. I have got all the tools, but I was wondering about the fit of the space saver / spare wheel in the front compartment. Mine is really tight. I realise it should be a snug fit, but mine is so tight that its a struggle to get it in/out, and the tyre gets 3 flat spots where it is compressed against the ABS, battery and fuel tank wall.

I know the previous owner had to use it once and I suspect he didnt deflate it properly. I deflated it as best I could last night by simply pressing the pin in the valve.

Can anyone advise on how to deflate it? There are two valves on the wheel - a normal one and a funny looking short one.

Thanks for any help, Josh

Rocket Rob

I've had to use my spare twice. Each time, it was a challenge to get the spare put back in the car. The trick is to completely deflate the tire. If you have all the air removed, the tire will fit in the wheel well snugly but its not hard to insert nor remove.

Edit: To deflate, I pressed the pin in the normal tire valve stem. I'd then try to insert the tire into the trunk, if it didn't fit, I'd deflate more. Eventually, the tire would be small enough to fit. I'm not sure what the "other" valve stem is for.

wagonface

Thanks Rob - the manual mentions 'completely removing' some sort of valve, but its as clear as mud. Lets see if anyone else has a magic solution.

dfinnegan

Use a rope, or a strap, to wrap around the tire. Tie it off. Take a stick, or a screw driver and twist the rope like a twist tie until tight. Depress the valve stem and twist the rope as tight as you can to press out all of the air.

boxsey911

This reminds me of the time I had just bought mine...I took the spare out...thought it was flat....pumped it up...and then found it wouldn't go back in.

raspberryroadster

in my last ride I never ran with a spare & in my 964 ....frankly will not consider doing a spare tire "change".
I carry a can of sealant - compressed air and for emergencies a bicycle pump (much lighter than porsche pump)....
Was actually going to do spare tire delete until I was (kindly informed) spare is part of porsche crash test - frontal - set up, so will leave it in place but never to be used!

pete000

The spare is part of the impact crush zone so its a good idea to let it ride with you.

It is a snug little thing to wedge in there. At the Concours I hate having to take it out in a hurry with out scratching anything while 15 people watch.

I have both 15" and 16" versions and both are about the same difficulty to wedge in there.

dan79brooklyn

I had to use the spacesaver spare last month. It works fine.
It is a tight fit to get it back in the trunk but it does fit.
Worst part is waiting for it to pump up to 36psi with the dinky compressor, took like half an hour!

boxsey911

BTW you're breaking the Rennlist 964 forum rules by not posting pics of your new 964T yet

ilko

The 16" spare won't fit over my front brakes. If I get a flat in the front I may have to replace it with a rear wheel (and put the spare in the back), but that will definitely produce some clearance issues (18x10, 265/35/18). The idea is to be able to limp to a repair shop. I probably can pull it off, as long as I go only in a straight line and don't do any turns.

I carry a can of fix-a-flat just to make me feel good. The low profile tires many of us are running the sidewall will be chewed up beyond repair in case of a flat tire in which can the can of goo will be useless.

I hope this made you all feel better

Blu RS

If your front brakes are too big for the space saver tire, then purchase a 1" bolt-on spacer and carry that along with you in the trunk. I have 332 mm front rotors and have to use the 1" spacer to get the spare to fit, which it does. The spacer stores neatly on top of the spare tire in trunk when not in use. You'll also have to buy and carry 5 steel lug nuts to bolt down the spacer. Bottom line is that this approach works well and stores well.

ilko

Good to know, thanks for the heads up

wagonface

Apologies - I posted it in the Turbo section (does that make me a snob?). Here you go, towards the bottom of the page.

swftiii

Yes, it is a challenge to fully deflate the tire and the fit is snug. I put the tire on the ground, wrapped it with a strong trailer strap, pressed the pin in the shrader valve, and then cranked the strap down really tight which forced the last bit of air out.

Good Luck