Hvdv85

I was thinking of getting the right tools for my CL but figured that in case of a flat tire in the middle of nowhere the nearest tire shop won't have the tire anyway. Wondering if anyone over here actually ever had a flat tire on his 991 TTS?

Penn4S

I am so happy I have a 5 lug TTS. I have had the same concerns. Unfortunately in my previous have had more than my share of flat tires by picking up screws and shrapnel from the road. Fortunately I was always either in the garage or close to home. And you are correct most likely you will have to wait for tires.

Jim M.

When I was looking for my TTS one of the requirements was the 5 bolt wheels for just that reason. If I do get a flat at least I or a shop can take it off and fix or replace the tire. Your SOL with center locks unless you carry the torque wrench. My suggestion to you is carry a plug kit that will at least get you home or to a dealership.

Hvdv85

Thanks for the feedback. Guess I'll use the plug kit and get the tools to clean my rims at home.

GrandLaker

No spare tire in vehicle whether you have CL’s or 5 bolt. Either way it’s a tow job unless you are successful with plugging/slime/pumping back up tire.

LexVan

Yes to a tire plug kit. And when you do get new tires, always save one of each (front/rear) to get used as an emergency spare.

MaxLTV

In my experience, it's easier to find a wrench than a tire by a factor of 100. I mean it - every Porsche shop, dealer or indi, has torque wrenches, and some other shops do as well, all friends have them etc. And in the worst case, ANY regular 3/4" head wrench will do just fine (small ones may need a piece of pipe as an extender) - the markings on the CL nuts are very effective in getting the right torque, at least enough to get to a dealer or home. But I just put mine in the frunk whenever I go for a drive longer than 1-2 hours from home. It fits along the further edge of the frunk on top of everything, so takes practically no extra space.

Tires are a different story - even Porsche dealers rarely have the right size and model in stock. I had to borrow tires from other Porsche owners twice in emergency tire damage situations.