986 spare tire on 987?
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986 spare tire on 987?
Will a 986 spare tire fit on a 987? Has anyone tried this? I would assume it does, unless the bolt patterns are different or the brakes get in the way.
I would guess the spare would fit in the front unless the front compartment configuration has been changed in some way.
I would consider a new boxster in the future, but can't stand not having a spare. A can of fix-a-flat wont do me any good if the tire gets torn or has a large puncture. And what good is road side service going to do? Do they come out and just tow it or do they have a spare for you to use?
Thanks,
Lou
I would guess the spare would fit in the front unless the front compartment configuration has been changed in some way.
I would consider a new boxster in the future, but can't stand not having a spare. A can of fix-a-flat wont do me any good if the tire gets torn or has a large puncture. And what good is road side service going to do? Do they come out and just tow it or do they have a spare for you to use?
Thanks,
Lou
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Refreshing this since I didn't find anything with a quick search.
I recently bought an 07 Cayman S and I see 17" spares with jacks for a not so outrageous price. Will a 17" Porsche spare clear the front calipers of a 987?
I recently bought an 07 Cayman S and I see 17" spares with jacks for a not so outrageous price. Will a 17" Porsche spare clear the front calipers of a 987?
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Update. I have a boxster spare and jack in my frunk. to keep it from bouncing around I also have my toolbox in front of it, and another case on top of it that is a perfect wedge.
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I haven't had need to use it (and plan never to..) but my '09 Boxster came with one (has the whole kit like the Suncoast one, jack, etc,) It fits in the Frunk - just. Haven't tried it on a wheel yet.
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Will a 986 spare tire fit on a 987? Has anyone tried this? I would assume it does, unless the bolt patterns are different or the brakes get in the way.
I would guess the spare would fit in the front unless the front compartment configuration has been changed in some way.
I would consider a new boxster in the future, but can't stand not having a spare. A can of fix-a-flat wont do me any good if the tire gets torn or has a large puncture. And what good is road side service going to do? Do they come out and just tow it or do they have a spare for you to use?
Thanks,
Lou
I would guess the spare would fit in the front unless the front compartment configuration has been changed in some way.
I would consider a new boxster in the future, but can't stand not having a spare. A can of fix-a-flat wont do me any good if the tire gets torn or has a large puncture. And what good is road side service going to do? Do they come out and just tow it or do they have a spare for you to use?
Thanks,
Lou
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When you get a chance, please post a few more pictures of how you tied it down. I have the jack that fits in the spare. I didn't like the jack bouncing around. I recommend it for non track days.
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FYI - Porsche says this should spare should be used only on front tire. So, if you have a flat on rear, you have to change two tires. You move a front to the rear and p,ace spare on front. Advice I hope neither of us must ever use!
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Note black nylon strap around wheel spoke.
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There are a few threads on Rennlist about the spares already. From what I've read, there are really two different spare solutions: The 986 and the 996. The 986 uses an inflated spare and the 996 uses a collapsing tire that needs to be inflated. I suspect you may have more room using the collapsing tire.
You should also skip the prepacked kit and just make your own from a vendor like Sunset that actually shows part numbers to the public for a lot less $.
Spare Wheel
Part Number: 996-362-020-04
Other Names: Wheel, Fold.Spare Tire 5.5
Replaces: 996-362-020-01, 996-362-020-02, 996-362-020-03
Description: Spare wheel. Without ceramic brakes.
$621.59
$489.66
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Tool Compartment
Part Number: 996-722-101-00
Positions: Front
Other Names: Jack Carrier, Insulator Pad, Trunk Floor Storage Box, Insulator, Container, Spare Tire Insulator, Insert Emer.Wheel
$67.71
$60.81
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Jack Assembly
Part Number: 996-721-211-00
Other Names: Jack, Scissors Type Jack
Replaces: 000-721-710-00, 000-721-710-02, 000-721-711-03, 000-721-711-04
Description: Trunk, with turbo.
$262.06
$235.37
ADD TO CART
You should also skip the prepacked kit and just make your own from a vendor like Sunset that actually shows part numbers to the public for a lot less $.
Spare Wheel
Part Number: 996-362-020-04
Other Names: Wheel, Fold.Spare Tire 5.5
Replaces: 996-362-020-01, 996-362-020-02, 996-362-020-03
Description: Spare wheel. Without ceramic brakes.
$489.66
ADD TO CART
Tool Compartment
Part Number: 996-722-101-00
Positions: Front
Other Names: Jack Carrier, Insulator Pad, Trunk Floor Storage Box, Insulator, Container, Spare Tire Insulator, Insert Emer.Wheel
$60.81
ADD TO CART
Jack Assembly
Part Number: 996-721-211-00
Other Names: Jack, Scissors Type Jack
Replaces: 000-721-710-00, 000-721-710-02, 000-721-711-03, 000-721-711-04
Description: Trunk, with turbo.
$235.37
ADD TO CART
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